Raleigh Weather Forecast
Raleigh weather: 53°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Raleigh is a city in North Carolina. Raleigh is known for Research Triangle and museums. It has a population of about 470.000.
Right now it is 53°F (11°C) in Raleigh with fog. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 48°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Raleigh is April, June and October. The climate is continental. January, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 229 mi away. Nearby highlights include Myrtle Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park, Shenandoah National Park and Congaree National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 3.1°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Raleigh today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Raleigh right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:03 PM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Raleigh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 69° / 48° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 28% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 59° | 36% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 60° | 21% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 60° | 18% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 64° | 26% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 21% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 48° | 11% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 45° | 23% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 45° | 8% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 10% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 15% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Raleigh month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 31° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 36° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 45° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 54° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 60° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 69° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 72° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 69° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 65° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 53° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 44° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 36° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Raleigh
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Air quality and pollen in Raleigh
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Raleigh
Go in April, June and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Raleigh?
Raleigh is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.7796, -78.6382. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Raleigh right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with fog. Humidity is 98% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Raleigh, which has a continental climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:03 PM.
How many people live in Raleigh?
Raleigh has a population of approximately 470.000.
What is the nearest airport to Raleigh?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 229 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 230 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Raleigh?
Popular options include Myrtle Beach, Grayson Highlands State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Chimney Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
