Raleigh Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Raleigh, United States has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is May (score: 85/100). Annual average high: 21.2°C, total rainfall: 1131mm.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
85
May is the best month to visit Raleigh with a travel score of 85/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.8°C, 10 rain days, and 11 hours of daily sunshine.
View May weather details →Travel Score by Month
59
Jan
63
Feb
69
Mar
82
Apr
85
May
82
Jun
77
Jul
80
Aug
82
Sep
80
Oct
71
Nov
61
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Raleigh each month?
21.2°C
Avg High
11.6°C
Avg Low
1131mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Raleigh get?
Raleigh receives 1131mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically September with 124mm, while October is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Raleigh?
January
59
10°C
Low: 1°C
9 rain days
Mixed
February
63
12°C
Low: 2°C
8 rain days
Good
March
69
16°C
Low: 6°C
10 rain days
Good
April
82
22°C
Low: 11°C
8 rain days
Excellent
May
Best time to visit85
26°C
Low: 15°C
10 rain days
Excellent
June
82
30°C
Low: 20°C
12 rain days
Excellent
July
77
31°C
Low: 22°C
15 rain days
Good
August
80
30°C
Low: 21°C
12 rain days
Excellent
September
82
27°C
Low: 18°C
10 rain days
Excellent
October
80
22°C
Low: 12°C
7 rain days
Excellent
November
71
16°C
Low: 7°C
7 rain days
Good
December
61
12°C
Low: 3°C
9 rain days
Good
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