Raleigh Weather Forecast
Raleigh weather: 76°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Raleigh
No snow is in the current forecast window for Raleigh.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January.
16-day forecast for Raleigh
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 71° | 74% · 1,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 82° / 70° | 31% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 8% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 71° | 2% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 70° | 9% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 70° | 32% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 72° | 54% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 71° | 36% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 71° | 36% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 73° | 27% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 73° | 14% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 74° | 22% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 101° / 76° | 35% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 103° / 81° | 21% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 84° | 29% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 84° | 26% | 10 mph | 7 |
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° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 64° | 5,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 76°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 8 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 11:11 AM.
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 August 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
