Best Time to Visit Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Raleigh.
Raleigh does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26.4°C / 79.5°F) and driest (April, 76 mm / 3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and June and October–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and July–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July, with rainfall from 76 mm / 3 in (April) to 119 mm / 4.7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Raleigh's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
No month at Raleigh matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
Raleigh doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~76 mm / 3 in) and July (warmest, 26.4°C / 79.5°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Raleigh?
The rainy season at Raleigh, North Carolina runs through March and May and July–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 101 mm / 4 in. The wettest single month is July (119 mm / 4.7 in).
What is the driest month in Raleigh?
The driest month in Raleigh is April, averaging about 76 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Raleigh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Raleigh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 119 mm / 4.7 in in July, and the coldest month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
Is Raleigh climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Raleigh figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Raleigh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.