Best Time to Visit Raleigh: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Raleigh: October, April, May, September.
- Best months for Raleigh: October, April, May, September.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 1°C | 93 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 13°C | 2°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 17°C | 6°C | 103 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 26°C | 16°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 115 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 121 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 22°C | 12°C | 79 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 17°C | 6°C | 85 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 12°C | 3°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
The best months are October, April, May, September.
When is the rainy season in Raleigh?
The wettest months are July, August, June.