Raleigh weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Raleigh sits 100 m (328 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Raleigh weather
Is it raining in Raleigh right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Raleigh this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 8–18°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Raleigh lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Raleigh?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Raleigh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Raleigh is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Raleigh?
August is the wettest month, with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Raleigh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
Does Raleigh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 127 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months