Raleigh weather in April (North Carolina, United States of America)

Is Raleigh a good destination in April, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Raleigh is usually perfect in April, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Raleigh in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 250 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Raleigh. April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Raleigh climate page with graphs.

 

Raleigh, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 250 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Raleigh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Raleigh.

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