CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a crisp, calm start to Friday, a stretch of classic Carolina fall weather is setting up through Sunday, October 12. Comfortable days, light breezes, and cool mornings will highlight the weekend, offering ideal conditions for outdoor events, pumpkin patch visits, and early leaf-viewing trips along I-85.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, clouds will build later Friday, but no significant rain is expected through the weekend. Temperatures will climb into the upper 60s and low 70s during the day, while nighttime readings dip into the low 50s. Winds from the northeast could gust near 20 mph Saturday afternoon, keeping the air feeling crisp and dry.
Travelers along I-77 and I-85 should expect smooth commutes with clear visibility, but drivers are advised to watch for early-morning fog in low valleys and shaded routes. Those heading to parks or fall festivals should dress in layers and secure lightweight decorations ahead of gusty breezes Saturday evening.
Sunday brings more sunshine, with highs around 74°F and only a slight chance of a brief shower late in the day north of the city. By Columbus Day, temperatures rise again into the upper 70s before another cooldown approaches midweek.
Charlotte’s mid-October pattern marks one of the most stable stretches of the season so far—perfect for outdoor plans before cooler air and possible frost threats return later next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Fri: 68/54 – Increasing clouds; breezy NE gusts near 20 mph.
Sat: 71/59 – Partly sunny; light north wind.
Sun: 74/56 – Mostly sunny; slight evening shower chance north.
Mon (Columbus Day): 77/56 – Sunny, warm; ideal for outdoor events.
Tue: 80/57 – Sunny, warmer; calm winds and clear skies.
