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Cheap flights to Raleigh
Free museums, college-town energy and North Carolina barbecue.
- Best weather
- Apr to May, Sep to Oct
- Warmest
- Jul, 33°C
- Airport
- RDU
Best time to visit Raleigh
The best time to visit Raleigh for the weather is from April to May and from September to October, when daytime highs average 23 to 28°C (73 to 82°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in September (about 9 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 33°C (91°F); the coolest is January, at around 11°C (52°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night.
Raleigh weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C 52°F | 0°C 32°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| February | 13°C 56°F | 1°C 34°F | 9 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| March | 17°C 63°F | 5°C 40°F | 11 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| April Best | 23°C 73°F | 9°C 49°F | 10 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| May Best | 27°C 80°F | 14°C 58°F | 10 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| June | 31°C 87°F | 19°C 66°F | 11 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| July | 33°C 91°F | 21°C 70°F | 12 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| August | 32°C 89°F | 21°C 69°F | 11 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| September Best | 28°C 83°F | 17°C 63°F | 9 rainy days | Warm with some rain |
| October Best | 23°C 73°F | 10°C 50°F | 8 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| November | 17°C 63°F | 4°C 40°F | 8 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| December | 13°C 55°F | 1°C 34°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
Long-term averages from Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Raleigh
Farepop finds fares to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 15,100 km · about 19.5 hours non-stop Sydney 15,500 km · about 20 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 13,600 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop Wellington 13,800 km · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Washington 220 mi · about an hour non-stop Atlanta 360 mi · about an hour non-stop |
| Canada | Toronto 870 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop Montréal 1,100 km · about 2 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Belfast 3,600 mi · about 7.5 hours non-stop Glasgow 3,600 mi · about 8 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Cork 5,700 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop Dublin 5,800 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Raleigh
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Raleigh: questions
When is the best time to visit Raleigh?
For the weather, from April to May and from September to October, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Raleigh?
Raleigh has no distinct wet season. September is usually the wettest month, with about 9 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Raleigh?
Farepop finds fares to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
How can I find cheap flights to Raleigh?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Raleigh costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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