Charlotte Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Centers:
- Charlotte Convention Center
- Harris Conference Center
Airport: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
| Population | 2,491,650 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 270 | • Historic destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 30,000 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 118 | |
| Restaurants | 319 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $97 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $49 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from CLT to Downtown | $20 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $250 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 92 mi | 1 hr 34 min | 46 min | $330+ |
| Greenville, SC | 102 mi | 1 hr 42 min | 36 min | $320+ |
| Raleigh, NC | 171 mi | 2 hr 49 min | 48 min | $320+ |
| Atlanta, GA | 244 mi | 3 hr 55 min | 1 hr 8 min | $165+ |
| Richmond, VA | 292 mi | 4 hr 42 min | 58 min | $160+ |
Charlotte Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 78 | 81 | 86 | 93 | 97 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 104 | 98 | 85 | 77 |
| Rec High -°C | 25 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 36 | 29 | 25 |
| Avg High -°F | 51 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 |
| Avg High -°C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Avg Low -°F | 31 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 33 |
| Avg Low -°C | -- | -- | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 4 | -- |
| Rec Low -°F | -5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 32 | 45 | 53 | 53 | 39 | 24 | 11 | 2 |
| Rec Low -°C | -20 | -15 | -15 | -3 | -- | 7 | 11 | 11 | 3 | -4 | -11 | -16 |
| Rainfall - in. | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Located in a humid subtropical climate zone, Charlotte experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, with an average of 214 sunny days per year. January and February are the coldest months, with January temperatures averaging 32°F, while July temperatures can reach 90°F. Charlotte sees many clear, sunny and pleasant days, with less than six inches of snow annually but more frequent ice storms. March is the rainiest month, with an average 4.39 inches of precipitation. As the city is in the path of subtropical moisture from the Gulf jet stream, Charlotte is at risk for hurricanes, the most devastating of which was Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
The best months to visit Charlotte are May and June, when temperatures range from lows in the 60s to highs in the 80s. For a fall visit to the city, October's weather is ideal with an average temperature of 51°F.
Charlotte Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 7.25% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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