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 (°C)

  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Raleigh10
    Jan
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Raleigh12
    Feb
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Raleigh17
    Mar
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Raleigh22
    Apr
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Raleigh26
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Raleigh30
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Raleigh32
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Raleigh31
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Raleigh28
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Raleigh22
    Oct
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Raleigh17
    Nov
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Raleigh12
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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 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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