The climate of Raleigh

The current climate in Raleigh features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Raleigh, North Carolina.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Raleigh in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2015.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Raleigh gets 2232 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Raleigh?

The best time to visit Raleigh for mild to warm weather is March up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Raleigh.

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Climate Table of Raleigh

The climate table of Raleigh shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 11 14 18 23 27 31 33 32 28 24 17 14
Temp. min (°C) 1 3 7 11 16 20 22 22 19 13 6 3
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Precipitation (mm) 199 126 208 190 184 208 198 142 226 190 179 182
Snow (cm) 5,0 2,8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,2
UV Index 3 4 3 7 5 6 6 7 5 4 3 3

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Raleigh, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Raleigh

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Yearly Temperature in Raleigh

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Raleigh, North Carolina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Raleigh

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Raleigh

Average Snowfall per Month in Raleigh

Total Yearly Snowfall in Raleigh

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Raleigh, North Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Raleigh

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Average weather in Raleigh by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raleigh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.