Raleigh Weather in December

What's the weather like in Raleigh (North Carolina) in December 2024?

The climate in Raleigh during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Raleigh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

Raleigh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Nightly temperature -0.6°C 31°F
Average temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 18.5°C 65.2°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average December is the 4th driest 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.

December temperatures in Raleigh

Raleigh average temperature in December

December rainfall

Raleigh average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Raleigh average rain in December

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 December 2024.