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Raleigh Tourism and Sightseeing
However you define fun, Greater Raleigh has a niche for you. World-class museums, open-air amphitheaters, historic sites, best of Broadway shows, award-winning restaurants, nationally recognized symphony, opera and ballet companies, wide-open nightlife, professional and amateur sports, beautiful golf courses and greenways, vibrant festivals and 10 major shopping centersà all in one incredibly lush environment. There's no limit to the ways you can indulge your sense of play and exploration. Or just kick back, relax and rejuvenate for a while. We've got it all, and that's why Greater Raleigh is nationally ranked as one of best places to be, period.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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Creed - Summer of '99 Tour
Creed - Summer of '99 Tour things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Sep 18, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Creed - Summer of '99 Tour September 18, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM


Dale Elliott Jr.: No Hard Feelings
Dale Elliott Jr.: No Hard Feelings things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Month, Apr 13, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dale Elliott Jr.: No Hard Feelings April 13, 2024 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour
Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Aug 17, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour August 17, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Jun 14, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dave Matthews Band June 14, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC 7:30PM

David Sedaris
David Sedaris things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Month, Apr 08, 2024 (Monday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

David Sedaris April 08, 2024 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 7:30PM


David Sedaris
David Sedaris things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Nov 02, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

David Sedaris November 02, 2024 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 8:00PM

Disco Biscuits at Lincoln Theatre-NC
Disco Biscuits at Lincoln Theatre-NC things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Month, Apr 14, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Disco Biscuits April 14, 2024 at Lincoln Theatre-NC in Raleigh, NC 8:00PM

Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park
Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Weekend, Apr 06, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dreamville Festival April 06, 2024 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC 12:00AM

Drew Morgan at Raleigh Improv
Drew Morgan at Raleigh Improv things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Sep 15, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Cary, NC USA

Drew Morgan September 15, 2024 at Raleigh Improv in Cary, NC 7:00PM


Dusty Slay at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Dusty Slay at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Aug 23, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dusty Slay August 23, 2024 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Dwight Yoakam with Special Guest The Mavericks
Dwight Yoakam with Special Guest The Mavericks
Jun 14, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Dwight Yoakam with Special Guest The Mavericks June 14, 2024 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Elle King at The Ritz
Elle King at The Ritz things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
May 31, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Elle King May 31, 2024 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Emo Nite at The Ritz Raleigh, NC at The Ritz
Emo Nite at The Ritz Raleigh, NC at The Ritz things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Tomorrow, Mar 29, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Emo Nite at The Ritz Raleigh, NC March 29, 2024 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 8:00PM

Flatland Cavalry at The Ritz
Flatland Cavalry at The Ritz things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Month, Apr 19, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Flatland Cavalry April 19, 2024 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

flipturn at The Ritz
flipturn at The Ritz things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Next Month, Apr 17, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

flipturn April 17, 2024 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Foo Fighters - Everything Or Nothing At All
Foo Fighters - Everything Or Nothing At All things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
May 07, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Foo Fighters - Everything Or Nothing At All May 07, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC 7:00PM

Franco Escamilla
Franco Escamilla things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Jan 24, 2025 (Friday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

Franco Escamilla January 24, 2025 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 8:30PM

Future Islands
Future Islands things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Jun 24, 2024 (Monday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Future Islands June 24, 2024 at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC 8:00PM

GAG, Queen! A Drag Dance Party Extravaganza 18+ at The Ritz
GAG, Queen! A Drag Dance Party Extravaganza 18+ at The Ritz things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh, NC
Jun 22, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Raleigh, NC USA

GAG, Queen! A Drag Dance Party Extravaganza 18+ June 22, 2024 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC 8:00PM

Gary Clark Jr. at Red Hat Amphitheater
Gary Clark Jr. at Red Hat Amphitheater
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Raleigh, NC USA

Gary Clark Jr. June 13, 2024 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC 7:30PM

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Best Time to Visit Raleigh


The best time to visit North Carolina is in the summer and spring. Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the mid 60's. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Spring nights are cool with lows in the low 50's.

Spring Visit Raleigh in the summerSummer Visit Raleigh in the fallFall Winter


Monthly Temperatures in Raleigh


Month Low Avg High
January 32.0 41.7 51.4
February 34.0 44.9 55.7
March 40.8 52.3 63.8
April 48.1 60.4 72.7
May 56.9 68.2 79.4
June 65.0 75.4 85.8
July 69.3 79.1 88.9
August 68.2 77.7 87.2
September 62.3 72.1 81.8
October 50.2 61.2 72.2
November 41.9 52.5 63.0
December 34.9 44.6 54.2

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