Raleigh · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 73°F, dipping to 55°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
73° / 55°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
9 mph
What October feels like in Raleigh
Sunrise
07:22
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:38
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Raleigh in October
The kit for October in Raleigh: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-9° avg high
-4 rain days
Raleigh in September →
October
73°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+12° avg high
0 rain days
Raleigh in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Raleigh in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Raleigh in October?+
Average high 73°F, average low 55°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Raleigh?+
Compared to September (avg high 82°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 61°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Raleigh in October?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in October, on average.