Raleigh Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: Raleigh Convention Center
Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
| Population | 1,635,974 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 270 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 60,900 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 175 | |
| Restaurants | 500 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $92 |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $54 |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from RDU to Downtown | $29.80 |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $375 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 77 mi | 1 hr 23 min | 2 hr 29 min* | $430+ |
| Charlotte, NC | 166 mi | 2 hr 41 min | 53 min | $320+ |
| Richmond, VA | 170 mi | 2 hr 44 min | 2 hr 37 min | $372+ |
| Norfolk, VA | 185 mi | 3 hr 14 min | 2 hr 41 min | $400+ |
| Greenville, SC | 264 mi | 4 hr 14 min | 2 hr 25 min | $584+ |
| Washington, DC | 277 mi | 4 hr 28 min | 50 min | $208+ |
| Atlanta, GA | 405 mi | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 23 min | $188+ |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Raleigh Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°F | 79 | 84 | 90 | 95 | 97 | 104 | 105 | 105 | 104 | 98 | 88 | 79 |
| Rec High -°C | 26 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
| Avg High -°F | 50 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 53 |
| Avg High -°C | 10 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Avg Low -°F | 30 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 63 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 |
| Avg Low -°C | -1 | -- | 3 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 | -- |
| Rec Low -°F | -9 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 46 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Rec Low -°C | -22 | -15 | -11 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | -7 | -11 | -15 |
| Rainfall - in. | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 5 | 6 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2 |
Located in North Carolina's Piedmont area, Raleigh enjoys a subtropical climate with mild, pleasant temperatures in the spring, fall and winter. Summers are hot and humid with frequent highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Winter temperatures range from the low to mid-30s to the low 50s; however, occasional warmer winter days are not uncommon.
With an average annual rainfall of 44.7 inches, Raleigh's rainiest months are July and August. Winter brings an average of 4.6 inches of snow, in addition to freezing rain, sleet and an occasional major ice storm. The best time to visit Raleigh is late spring or early winter, when temperatures are still mild and precipitation is low.
Raleigh Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English |
| Currency | USD |
| Sales Tax | 7% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 10-20% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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