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Climate of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Point-value climate at Raleigh (North Carolina, United States of America). Population approximately 1,163,515.

Located in North Carolina, United States of America, Raleigh has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,163,515. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 76 mm / 3 in (April) to 119 mm / 4.7 in (July) — about 1149 mm / 45.2 in across the year. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Raleigh's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.

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MonthTemperatureRainfallMatches
January4.5°C40.1°F101 mm4″
February6.3°C43.3°F91 mm3.6″
March10.7°C51.3°F108 mm4.3″
April15.5°C59.9°F76 mm3″
May20°C68°F102 mm4″
June24.2°C75.6°F95 mm3.7″
July26.4°C79.5°F119 mm4.7″
August25.6°C78.1°F113 mm4.4″
September22.4°C72.3°F105 mm4.1″
October16.1°C61°F82 mm3.2″
November11.1°C52°F77 mm3″
December6.5°C43.7°F80 mm3.1″

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Raleigh?

Raleigh does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Raleigh's warmest month is July at an average of 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and its driest month is April with about 76 mm / 3 in of rain.

What is the climate of Raleigh?

Raleigh, in North Carolina, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1149 mm / 45.2 in, with the wettest month being July (119 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest April (76 mm / 3 in).

What is the average temperature in Raleigh in July?

The average temperature in Raleigh in July is 26.4°C / 79.5°F, with rainfall of about 119 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.

When is the driest month in Raleigh?

The driest month in Raleigh is April, with about 76 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.5°C / 59.9°F.

When is the wettest month in Raleigh?

The wettest month in Raleigh is July, with approximately 119 mm / 4.7 in of average monthly rainfall.