Raleigh Weather Forecast
Raleigh weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 59°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 72° / 56°
Light drizzle · 32% rain · wind 15 mph
Best time to go outside today
12 PM - 3 PM · comfort score 9.4/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 72°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.
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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 (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 0 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 12:04 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
