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Trick-or-Heat in Raleigh: Warm, Sunny Halloween Ahead of Possible Sunday Showers

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Published on October 27, 2026
Trick-or-Heat in Raleigh: Warm, Sunny Halloween Ahead of Possible Sunday ShowersSource: Abhiram Juvvadi / Wikimedia Commons

Raleigh is starting Tuesday in the mid-40s, but sunshine will quickly turn the day warmer, with a high near 75 degrees. The city is heading into a notably mild Halloween stretch, with dry weather holding through Saturday before rain chances return Sunday.

Sunny Tuesday Sets Up Warm Halloween Stretch

Light northeast winds will stay between 1 and 6 mph as temperatures climb through the morning and reach the mid-70s during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Raleigh area.

The forecast is a modest but meaningful update to Monday’s Hoodline outlook: Sunday’s shower chance has risen to 40%, with another 50% chance Sunday night. Monday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 77. Until then, umbrellas can remain on standby.

Warmest Day Arrives Friday

Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 73, followed by a mostly cloudy night around 55 degrees. Thursday should reach 75 under mostly sunny skies, and Friday currently looks like the warmest day of the week at 78 degrees with full sunshine.

Saturday, October 31, should remain mostly sunny and comfortable for Halloween plans, with a high near 77 and an overnight low around 55. Northeast winds of 2 to 7 mph will be light, though costumes may need an extra layer after sunset.

Rain Waits Until Sunday

Rain showers could arrive after 7 a.m. Sunday, when mostly cloudy skies accompany a high around 74. Monday is expected to be partly sunny with temperatures near 77.