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Best time to go to Raleigh

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Raleigh.

When is the best time to visit Raleigh?

In general the best time to visit Raleigh is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.

The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:

The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in July and it has 2 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Raleigh in different months

This is the average weather in Raleigh for each month based on historic data:

March, April, May, June, July, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.

In January, February, August, September, December the weather is average. Expect around 62 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 115 mm in September.

Climate in Raleigh

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Raleigh for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+77°F	+82°F	+90°F	+97°F	+99°F	+106°F	+104°F	+106°F	+100°F	+97°F	+82°F	+79°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+50°F	+55°F	+63°F	+72°F	+79°F	+86°F	+90°F	+88°F	+81°F	+72°F	+63°F	+54°F
Minimum Temperature
-4°F	-2°F	+16°F	+27°F	+37°F	+50°F	+55°F	+54°F	+45°F	+30°F	+19°F	+5°F
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
69	67	65	63	68	71	74	76	76	74	71	71
Rain, mm
78	68	96	88	92	96	118	110	115	75	79	80
Snow, mm
13	15	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8
Average wind speed, m/s
2	2	3	3	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	2
Sunny Days
7	6	7	6	5	3	2	3	6	10	9	7
Cloud Days
11	10	10	10	10	9	7	8	9	10	11	12
Rainy Days
10	10	13	13	15	16	20	18	14	10	10	10
Snowy Days
3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Raleigh during the whole year:

The hottest month in Raleigh is July with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +34°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Raleigh looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Raleigh is September with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 63%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Raleigh during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 75 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 20 rainy days and 118 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Raleigh during the whole year based on historical data:

The snowiest month is February with approximately 2 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Raleigh:

What is the hottest month in Raleigh?

The hottest month in Raleigh is July with average maximum temperature of +90°F.

What is the coldest month in Raleigh?

The coldest month in Raleigh is January with minimum temperatures of +34°F.

Is Raleigh worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Raleigh could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Raleigh?

if you're looking to visit Raleigh when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, September, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 68 mm of rain.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Raleigh

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Source of the data

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.