Quick answer: the best months to play Pinehurst No. 2 are April, October & November, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in Pinehurst, NC.
Donald Ross’s masterpiece in the Carolina Sandhills drains instantly and plays firm year-round, but its turtleback greens get brutally fast in summer heat. The sand-based turf makes it one of the few championship courses that’s genuinely playable in winter.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Avg Wind | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F | 36°F | 14 | 11 mph | Shoulder |
| February | 58°F | 39°F | 13 | 12 mph | Shoulder |
| March | 66°F | 46°F | 13 | 12 mph | Peak |
| April | 74°F | 51°F | 10 | 12 mph | Peak |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 14 | 11 mph | Peak |
| June | 86°F | 67°F | 16 | 10 mph | Shoulder |
| July | 89°F | 72°F | 20 | 9 mph | Variable |
| August | 87°F | 70°F | 20 | 9 mph | Shoulder |
| September | 81°F | 64°F | 13 | 9 mph | Peak |
| October | 73°F | 54°F | 7 | 9 mph | Peak |
| November | 64°F | 45°F | 9 | 10 mph | Peak |
| December | 56°F | 38°F | 11 | 10 mph | Shoulder |
Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. July typically brings the most challenging weather at Pinehurst No. 2.
Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for Pinehurst, NC — the closest city we track to Pinehurst No. 2 — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.