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

What's the typical weather in Raleigh for October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Raleigh during October to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.

Precipitation

Raleigh in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. This month experiences about 9 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. April and October generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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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

8/10

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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