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On the climate data, the best time to visit Downtown Raleigh is April and October & November, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain in October. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.
These averages also cover Dix Park & West Raleigh.
Highs run from 48°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.7 in (1187 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 48°F9°C | 52°F11°C | 60°F16°C | 71°F22°C | 79°F26°C | 88°F31°C | 91°F33°C | 89°F32°C | 83°F28°C | 72°F22°C | 61°F16°C | 52°F11°C |
| Avg low | 29°F-2°C | 31°F0°C | 38°F3°C | 48°F9°C | 57°F14°C | 66°F19°C | 69°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 62°F16°C | 50°F10°C | 39°F4°C | 33°F0°C |
| Rain | 2.8 in72 mm | 2.9 in74 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 5.0 in127 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.7 in94 mm |
| Humidity | 80% | 79% | 78% | 75% | 75% | 72% | 70% | 73% | 75% | 77% | 77% | 81% |
| Cloud | 52% | 56% | 54% | 51% | 55% | 56% | 56% | 54% | 51% | 45% | 45% | 54% |
| Comfort | 61 | 67 | 79 | 87 | 81 | 65 | 58 | 60 | 75 | 89 | 83 | 65 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 123 m (404 ft), close to Downtown Raleigh's own ~102 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 48–52°F (9–11°C) and lows down to 29°F (-2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.4 in (240 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January & February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (January), averaging 64/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 60°F highs in March to 79°F by May. About 11.3 in (286 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 75%. April is among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 88–91°F (31–33°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.4 in (367 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 66°F (19°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 61/100.
Temperatures slide from 83°F highs in September to 61°F by November. About 11.6 in (294 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 75%. October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 6 Great, 5 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Downtown Raleigh is April and October & November, scoring up to 89/100 with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain in October. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.8 in (72 mm). The yearly total is around 46.7 in (1187 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 91°F (33°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January & February, bottoming out around 29°F (-2°C) in January.
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