Raleigh, NC Weather Forecast
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Local Weather Overview
This forecast page for Raleigh, NC is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: May 24, 2026 12:34 PM EDT.
The active forecast window currently covers May 25 to May 30, 2026 for Raleigh, NC.
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- May 25 to May 30, 2026
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- May 24, 2026 12:34 PM EDT
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Daily Outlook
This Week in Raleigh
Wednesday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Raleigh at 88 degrees F.
Saturday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 57 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Saturday at about 9 mph NE.
Precipitation is mentioned in 12 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- May 24, 2026 12:34 PM EDT
- Coverage
- 6 days
- Time zone
- America/New_York
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- RAH
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- KRAX
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Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
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Memorial Day
May 25
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
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81°F |
5 to 8 mph
SW
|
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Monday Night
May 25
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
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68°F |
2 to 6 mph
S
|
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Tuesday
May 26
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
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86°F |
3 to 8 mph
SW
|
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Tuesday Night
May 26
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
69°F |
5 mph
SW
|
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Wednesday
May 27
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
88°F |
5 to 8 mph
SW
|
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Wednesday Night
May 27
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
69°F |
2 to 7 mph
W
|
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Thursday
May 28
|
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
88°F |
3 to 7 mph
W
|
|
Thursday Night
May 28
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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66°F |
1 to 5 mph
NW
|
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Friday
May 29
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
83°F |
2 to 6 mph
NE
|
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Friday Night
May 29
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
61°F |
6 mph
E
|
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Saturday
May 30
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
76°F |
9 mph
NE
|
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Saturday Night
May 30
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
57°F |
7 mph
E
|
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