Climate normals · 1970–2000
Raleigh Climate
Raleigh is a city in United States (NC) with a population of about 482,295. Its average annual temperature is 15.8°C (60°F), with roughly 1147 mm of rain per year.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
1147
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Raleigh Climate
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F) and receives about 1147 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
1147
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 101 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 91 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 108 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 76 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 102 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 94 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 118 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 113 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 105 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 82 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 77 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Raleigh
The most comfortable months to visit Raleigh are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Raleigh are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Raleigh, United States has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C and about 1147 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Raleigh average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.