Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Raleigh
United States · North America
Raleigh is most comfortable in spring. Summers are hot and winters are cool.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
35°F to 88°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
9.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
76%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 75°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
44%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain23%
Cloud58%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 89°F
Rain25%
Cloud59%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain24%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology