Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Raleighis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 52.7%
Overall score 23.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 52.7%
2. April
Score 50.7%
3. June
Score 41.7%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 23.0%
2. January
Score 27.3%
3. December
Score 28.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 60.0%
2. June
Score 58.0%
3. August
Score 56.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 22.0%
2. January
Score 23.0%
3. March
Score 26.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. April
Score 72.0%
2. October
Score 64.0%
3. November
Score 40.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 7.0%
2. August
Score 10.0%
3. February
Score 13.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. June
Score 53.0%
2. October
Score 53.0%
3. September
Score 52.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 34.0%
2. March
Score 39.0%
3. January
Score 40.0%