Raleigh is expected to see sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees Monday. Temperatures are expected to rise through the workweek, with rain chances later in the week.
Sunny Start, Then A Fast Warmup
Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 79 degrees, followed by overnight lows around 60.
Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a high near 83, followed by a sunny Wednesday reaching about 87 degrees. Thursday gets hotter still, with a forecast high near 89, while Friday could reach 91 under mostly sunny skies.
Weekend Shower Chances Return
Saturday has a 40% chance of showers. Saturday and Sunday bring additional shower chances, partly sunny skies and cooler highs near 80 and 76 degrees, respectively.
Climate context and shower odds
For Sept. 28, the National Weather Service Raleigh climate report lists a normal high of 79 degrees and a record high of 95 in 1998, putting the forecast high near 80 close to normal and well below the record. The North Carolina State Climate Summaries 2022 says temperatures in the state have risen more than 1°F since the beginning of the 20th century. That statewide long-term trend does not explain this week’s forecast; the verified information here does not provide daily climate comparisons through Oct. 2 or a long-term precipitation trend. A 30% chance of rain Friday night does not mean rain is certain or will fall across all of Raleigh. The National Weather Service defines precipitation probability as the chance of precipitation at a particular point over a specified period.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh expects dry, increasingly warm weather through the workweek before a weather system approaches from the west. Northeast winds of 3 to 10 mph could make the weekend feel noticeably cooler, especially if showers develop.
No Advisories For The Raleigh Area
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Raleigh area. For now, Monday and Tuesday offer the easiest window for outdoor plans, while late-week heat and weekend shower chances add a few wrinkles to the forecast.
