Best time to visit Raleigh, United States
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Raleigh are October, April, May — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | October | 22.4° | 12.2° | 280.5 mm | 47 | 8.9 h | 88 |
| 2 ★ | April | 22.6° | 10.5° | 422.9 mm | 59 | 10.5 h | 85 |
| 3 ★ | May | 25.9° | 14.8° | 531.3 mm | 81 | 10.3 h | 81 |
| 4 | June | 30° | 19.3° | 543.9 mm | 91 | 11.4 h | 80 |
| 5 | September | 27.2° | 17.6° | 746.3 mm | 76 | 9.6 h | 74 |
| 6 | November | 17.3° | 7.2° | 411.5 mm | 53 | 8.3 h | 73 |
| 7 | August | 30.7° | 21.2° | 732.9 mm | 106 | 10.6 h | 72 |
| 8 | March | 18.4° | 7.3° | 501.3 mm | 73 | 7.9 h | 70 |
| 9 | July | 32° | 22.2° | 733.4 mm | 117 | 11.1 h | 68 |
| 10 | February | 13.7° | 3.6° | 476.7 mm | 72 | 6.8 h | 59 |
| 11 | December | 12.9° | 3.2° | 486.5 mm | 61 | 7.1 h | 58 |
| 12 | January | 11.4° | 2° | 653.2 mm | 74 | 6.6 h | 49 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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