Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Raleigh with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Raleigh in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Raleigh with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Raleigh will be around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 142 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Raleigh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Raleigh in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
142 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Raleigh?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Raleigh. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Raleigh in August
With 37°C, Raleigh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Raleigh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Raleigh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Raleigh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Raleigh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Raleigh.
Daily UV Index in August in Raleigh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Raleigh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Raleigh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Raleigh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Raleigh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Raleigh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Raleigh
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Raleigh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Raleigh by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raleigh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
