Raleigh Weather in August

What's the weather like in Raleigh (North Carolina) in August 2025?

The climate in Raleigh during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Raleigh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

Raleigh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Nightly temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Average temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Raleigh

Raleigh average temperature in August

August rainfall

Raleigh average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Raleigh average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Raleigh in August 2025.

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Raleigh weather stats

Raleigh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: April 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.6°C 49.3°F
Wettest month: July 124mm 4.9ins
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