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The best time to visit Raleigh is March-April
In the height of summer, temperatures in Raleigh can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 1℃ (33℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Raleigh, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in May, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Raleigh below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!
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Raleigh seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Raleigh as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Raleigh is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Raleigh
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Raleigh for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Raleigh climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Raleigh for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Raleigh in January
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Raleigh in February
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Raleigh in March
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Raleigh in April
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in April, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Raleigh in May
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Raleigh in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Raleigh in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Raleigh in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Raleigh in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Raleigh in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in October, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Raleigh in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Raleigh in December
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Raleigh in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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