Winters in Rayleigh are generally cool and unpredictable, with temperatures often dropping below freezing point, especially in January and February. As the seasons transition into spring, temperatures gradually warm up, with March and April experiencing mild conditions, albeit with occasional chilly days. Summer months of June to August bring pleasant warmth, with July being the warmest month on average, but even then temperatures are rarely extreme. Autumn sees a gentle decline in temperature, with September still relatively warm before cooling down significantly by October and November. Winters return, with December's temperatures not far off from those of January and February.