🇺🇸 Raleigh vs 🇦🇺 Sydney

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Raleigh

moderate rain

71°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 72°F

H 72°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 78%

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Sydney

overcast clouds

58°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 57°F

H 59°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 91%

Climate Overview

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Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. At 315 feet on the Piedmont, the city has a warm humid subtropical climate with hot summers. The rapid growth of the Research Triangle has created one of the Southeast's most intensifying urban heat islands from farmland conversion to development.

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Sydney

Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine

Best monthsSeptember, October, November, March, April
AvoidJanuary, February (heat waves), July (coolest and grey)
Annual rain48 inches (1,217 mm)

Sydney enjoys one of the world's best climates. Summers are warm with beach weather; winters are mild enough for outdoor activities. The city is split between coastal suburbs (cooled by sea breezes) and inland western suburbs (dramatically hotter in summer).

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Raleigh🇦🇺 Sydney
Spring

60–73°F

September–November

Summer

72–82°F

December–February

Fall

62–75°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

Raleigh vs Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Raleigh or Sydney have better weather?

Raleigh and Sydney have very different climates. Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. A Sydney: Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Raleigh vs Sydney?

Best time for Raleigh: spring and fall. Best time for Sydney: September, October, November, March, April.

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