Raleigh weather in December
December in Raleigh: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Raleigh · #486 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Raleigh in December
No notes yet. Open Raleigh on the map to add the first one.
Raleigh climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 101 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Raleigh?
Loading map…
Raleigh in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Raleigh?
- December in Raleigh: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Raleigh on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Raleigh in December?
- In December, Raleigh averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 4.3°C, with about 100.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Raleigh in December?
- Raleigh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.