What’s the climate like in Raleigh?
The current climate of Raleigh features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Raleigh in recent years was 38°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2014.
On average, Raleigh gets 2273 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Raleigh?
The best time to visit Raleigh for pleasant to warm weather is February, March, May, July and September through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Raleigh.
Climate Table of Raleigh
The climate table of Raleigh shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 240 | 203 | 172 | 232 | 86 | 242 | 130 | 252 | 128 | 151 | 146 | 291 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2273 mm per year, averaging 189 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 86 mm in May, 128 mm in September and 130 mm in July
- Wettest months: 291 mm in December, 252 mm in August and 242 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Raleigh
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Raleigh, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Raleigh
This graph shows how much precipitation Raleigh, Georgia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Raleigh
This graph shows how much snow Raleigh, Georgia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Raleigh
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Raleigh, Georgia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Raleigh
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Raleigh, Georgia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Raleigh
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Raleigh, Georgia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Raleigh
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Raleigh, Georgia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
