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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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- 12Feb
- 17Mar
- 22Apr
- 26May
- 30Jun
- 32Jul
- 31Aug
- 28Sep
- 22Oct
- 17Nov
- 12Dec
Which is the hottest month in Raleigh?
The hottest time of year in Raleigh is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C 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 124mm 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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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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