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.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5°C40.1°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| February | 6.3°C43.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| March | 10.7°C51.3°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| April | 15.5°C59.9°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| May | 20°C68°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| October | 16.1°C61°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| November | 11.1°C52°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| December | 6.5°C43.7°F | 80 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.