Raleigh · December
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 55°F, low 39°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
55° / 39°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Raleigh
Sunrise
08:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:03
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 December
The kit for December in Raleigh: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-6° avg high
+2 rain days
Raleigh in November →
December
55°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
+5° avg high
-1 rain days
Raleigh in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Raleigh in December?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Raleigh in December?+
Average high 55°F, average low 39°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Raleigh?+
Compared to November (avg high 61°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 50°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Raleigh in December?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in December, on average.