August verdict

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in August

Weather score74Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, United States travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

106mm

Sun

7.7h

Weather score

74

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 106mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Compare Raleigh, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August31°C average high

August is one of Raleigh's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August106mm average rain

August is one of Raleigh's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August7.7 hours average sun

August is brighter than Raleigh's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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August74 weather score

August scores above Raleigh's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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