When is the best time to go to Raleigh

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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.

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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

Raleigh January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 140mm 5.2hrs 11.2hrs

The weather in January in Raleigh is characteristically cool and wet.

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 cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 140mm 5.5 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Raleigh February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 131mm 6.1hrs 11.9hrs

February in Raleigh is generally wet 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 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Raleigh March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 155mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Raleigh is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Raleigh.

March is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Raleigh April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 137mm 8.5hrs 13.8hrs

Raleigh's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Raleigh.

April is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Raleigh May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 127mm 9hrs 14.6hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Raleigh and the temperature is generally warm.

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.

May is in the spring in Raleigh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Raleigh June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 103mm 9.8hrs 11.2hrs

Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Raleigh during the month of June

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.

June is in the summer in Raleigh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Raleigh with around 103mm 4 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Raleigh July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 133mm 9hrs 11.9hrs

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 relatively bad 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 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 133mm 5.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Raleigh weather in July »

August

Raleigh August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 110mm 8.9hrs 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 relatively 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 steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 110mm 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Raleigh weather in August »

September

Raleigh September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 94mm 8hrs 13.8hrs

Raleigh's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

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.

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 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Raleigh October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 85mm 8hrs 14.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in Raleigh and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Raleigh, with some particularly 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 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Raleigh November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 115mm 6.1hrs 11.2hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Raleigh during the month of November

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 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November 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 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Raleigh weather in November »

December

Raleigh December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 149mm 5.2hrs 11.9hrs

December in Raleigh is generally wet 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 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Raleigh with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Raleigh weather stats

Raleigh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: October 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: October 8hrs
Coldest month: January 13°C 55.4°F
Wettest month: March 155mm 6.1ins
Warmest sea: August 27.9°C 82.2°F
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