When is the best time to go to Raleigh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Raleigh, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Raleigh
Raleigh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Raleigh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 93mm | 5.9hrs | 11hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Raleigh and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Raleigh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 98mm | 6.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Raleigh is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Raleigh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 104mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Raleigh is characteristically mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 104mm 4.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 79mm | 9.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Raleigh's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Raleigh, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 108mm | 9.1hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a damp month in Raleigh and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Raleigh, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 108mm 4.3 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 100mm | 9.7hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Raleigh during June can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Raleigh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Raleigh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 124mm | 9.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Raleigh is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Raleigh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 115mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Raleigh is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Raleigh and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 94mm | 7.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Raleigh's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Raleigh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Raleigh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Raleigh weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 80mm | 7.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Raleigh and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Raleigh, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Raleigh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 81mm | 6.5hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Raleigh during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Raleigh.
November is in the fall / autumn in Raleigh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 83mm | 5.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Raleigh is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Raleigh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Raleigh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Raleigh weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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