If you plan to visit Raleigh in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 80 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Raleigh has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Raleigh in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Raleigh for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +54°F.
Is Raleigh warm or cold in December?
Raleigh is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +37°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Raleigh, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Raleigh in December
Raleigh weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+54°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+5°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+79°F
+77°F
Rainfall
79 mm
80 mm
76 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
71%
69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
9
7
7
Cloudy days
11
12
11
Rainy days
10
10
10
Snowy days
0
2
3
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 80 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 7 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Raleigh in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Raleigh is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Raleigh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 214 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Raleigh wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 114 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Raleigh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Raleigh.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Raleigh?
This is the weather in Raleigh in December 2023:
1 December
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+62°F
2 December
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+68°F
3 December
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+70°F
4 December
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+65°F
5 December
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+59°F
6 December
🌧️
+49°F
7 December
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+53°F
8 December
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+62°F
9 December
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+71°F
10 December
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+66°F
11 December
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+64°F
12 December
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+52°F
13 December
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+58°F
14 December
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+52°F
15 December
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+61°F
16 December
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+59°F
17 December
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+55°F
18 December
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+58°F
19 December
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+49°F
20 December
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+47°F
21 December
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+58°F
22 December
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+58°F
23 December
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+60°F
24 December
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+65°F
25 December
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+65°F
26 December
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+62°F
27 December
🌧️
+64°F
28 December
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+61°F
29 December
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+55°F
30 December
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+50°F
31 December
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+54°F
In December 2023 Raleigh had 14 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Raleigh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Raleigh in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+68°F) and the highest in 1990 (+74°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 629 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1994 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Raleigh in December:
Is December a good time to visit Raleigh?
It’s always a good time to visit Raleigh, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Raleigh in December?
December has mild temperatures in Raleigh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Raleigh rainy in December?
Raleigh is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Raleigh in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Raleigh in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Raleigh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
