Raleigh, NC Weather
Raleigh hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (35°C) is about 7°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Raleigh weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Raleigh looks thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 73°. There is a 69% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Raleigh 14-day forecast
About the weather in Raleigh
Located in North Carolina, United States, Raleigh experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 51°F (10°C) in January, with around 50.8 inches (1290 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Raleigh weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Record high: 101°F (38°C) · Record low: 7°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 101°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 7°F (-14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.2 inches (158 mm) of rain over 12 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from January through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Raleigh brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Raleigh brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Raleigh is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Raleigh is mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Raleigh by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 10 | 4.3 in | 6.7 h/day | 69% |
| February | 56° | 38° | 10 | 3.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 69% |
| March | 63° | 43° | 11 | 3.6 in | 8.1 h/day | 65% |
| April | 72° | 51° | 10 | 3.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 63% |
| May | 80° | 60° | 12 | 4.1 in | 10.6 h/day | 69% |
| June | 86° | 68° | 12 | 4.3 in | 11.6 h/day | 69% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 15 | 4.8 in | 11.5 h/day | 74% |
| August | 87° | 71° | 14 | 5.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 76% |
| September | 82° | 65° | 12 | 6.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| October | 72° | 55° | 7 | 3.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 74% |
| November | 62° | 44° | 8 | 3.5 in | 7.8 h/day | 71% |
| December | 55° | 39° | 9 | 3.9 in | 6.7 h/day | 74% |