Raleigh Weather Forecast
Raleigh weather: 44°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Raleigh weather in April
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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° | 32° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 46° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 54° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 60° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 69° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 73° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 69° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 65° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 53° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 44° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 37° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Raleigh
Go in April, June, September 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 66°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Raleigh compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Raleigh.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 130 mi | 62°F | about the same | 40 in |
| Virginia | 139 mi | 60°F | 34°F cooler | 39 in |
| Myrtle Beach | 145 mi | 65°F | +35°F warmer | 49 in |
| Myrtle Beach | 145 mi | 65°F | +35°F warmer | 49 in |
| Virginia Beach | 166 mi | 61°F | about the same | 43 in |
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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 44°F (7°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 68% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
April, June, September 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 6:45 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 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
