Best time to visit Raleigh

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When is the best time to visit Raleigh?

The best time to visit Raleigh is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Raleigh50
    Jan
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Raleigh54
    Feb
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Raleigh63
    Mar
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Raleigh72
    Apr
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Raleigh79
    May
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Raleigh86
    Jun
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Raleigh90
    Jul
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Raleigh88
    Aug
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Raleigh82
    Sep
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Raleigh72
    Oct
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Raleigh63
    Nov
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Raleigh54
    Dec

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The weather guide for North Carolina (Raleigh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Raleigh?

The hottest time of year in Raleigh is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Raleigh?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Raleigh with 4.9 inches on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Raleigh?

The sunniest time of year in Raleigh is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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