Raleigh weather in January
January in Raleigh: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Raleigh · #528 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Raleigh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.5 cm / 1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Raleigh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Raleigh?
- January in Raleigh: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Raleigh on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Raleigh in January?
- In January, Raleigh averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 120.2 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Raleigh in January?
- Raleigh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Raleigh in January?
- Raleigh sees roughly 2.5 cm of snowfall in January.