Raleigh, N.C. – A string of mild, sunny fall days is expected to hold across the Triangle through early next week, keeping outdoor conditions ideal before a shift toward unsettled weather by midweek. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 70s and low 80s, more typical of late September than October, with light winds and mostly clear nights.
According to the National Weather Service Raleigh office, Friday will be bright and calm, reaching near 76 degrees, followed by weekend highs near 79 Saturday and 80 Sunday. Low temperatures will hover in the low to mid-50s, staying mild enough to keep frost out of concern. Commuters and football fans heading to games in Raleigh, Cary, and Durham should find no weather delays.
Road conditions will remain dry and favorable for travel on I-40, I-85, and U.S. 1 through Monday, though forecasters caution that clouds will increase Sunday night into Monday. According to the Weather Service, the next meaningful change arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday, when a 40% chance of showers could bring wet roads and minor travel disruptions.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the warm, dry stretch for outdoor chores, early fall planting, and community events. NCDOT reminds drivers that rain-slicked roads can quickly become hazardous after prolonged dry weather. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to cool back into the 60s, signaling a more seasonable feel.
Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
Fri: 76/52 – Sunny; light NE wind.
Sat: 79/56 – Mostly sunny; calm evening.
Sun: 80/62 – Partly sunny; increasing clouds late.
Mon: 81/64 – Partly sunny; clouds building overnight.
Tue: 81/60 – Partly sunny; chance of showers late.
