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Weather on May 29

Raleigh, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
2019
85°F avg
Coldest
1971
54°F avg

About This Date

May 29th in Raleigh, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 29th was in 2019 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (54°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 29th dates historically, with the wettest May 29th recording 9.53" of rain. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 29th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202570°60°65°0.05"
202480°59°70°
202380°58°69°
202288°60°74°
202181°55°68°
202081°69°75°3.94"
2019warmest96°73°85°
201887°70°78°0.28"
201788°66°77°
201681°68°74°
201583°64°73°
201480°62°71°
201386°61°73°
201289°67°78°0.63"
201188°67°77°
201084°64°74°5.64"
200985°67°76°1.42"
200874°54°64°
200790°64°77°
200687°63°75°
200581°53°67°
200489°71°80°
200375°56°65°0.2"
200286°63°74°
200176°63°69°0.46"
200068°60°64°
199987°51°69°
199884°65°74°
199775°49°62°
199680°62°71°
199584°65°74°0.03"
199480°49°64°
199387°65°76°
199268°54°61°0.03"
199191°69°80°
199072°61°66°1.14"
198979°50°64°
198885°50°67°
198787°64°76°
198688°66°77°0.1"
198582°62°72°
198480°67°73°9.53"
198380°57°69°
198290°60°75°0.05"
198182°58°70°0.3"
198090°60°75°
197980°62°71°1.14"
197885°55°70°
197788°61°74°
197679°57°68°
197584°65°74°0.25"
197483°55°69°
197386°66°76°2.69"
197277°55°66°0.08"
1971coldest56°52°54°2.13"
55 years of data from RALEIGH 4 SW

Raleigh, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Raleigh, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.3"14.6"JFMAMJJASOND2.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Raleigh, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Raleigh, NC

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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