Raleigh is waking up to clear skies and a chilly start Monday, with temperatures near 43 degrees around dawn. Calm conditions will give way to a sunny afternoon, with the thermometer climbing to about 72 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects light north winds near 5 mph and no rain Monday. Monday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures dropping back to around 43 degrees.
Warm, Dry Weather Builds Through Saturday
Tuesday will be sunny and warmer, reaching about 75 degrees, while Wednesday and Thursday remain mostly sunny with highs near 73 and 75. Overnight lows will gradually moderate from the low 40s into the upper 40s and low 50s.
Friday looks like the warmest day of the stretch, with sunshine and a high near 78 degrees. Saturday should stay mostly sunny and comfortable for Halloween plans, with a high around 77 and a nighttime low near 55.
Rain Chance Returns Sunday
Sunday brings the first notable rain chance in the extended forecast, with a 33% chance of showers after 7 a.m. The day should remain partly sunny overall, with a high near 74 degrees.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Raleigh area. For now, the forecast is mostly a string of sunny days, mild afternoons and cool nights—with the wet-weather plot twist saved for Sunday.
