Atlanta in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Atlanta in may 2025
The weather in Atlanta in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
67°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
25%
13%
11%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
31%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
23%
16%
6%
Weather at 3am
65°F
38%
23%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Atlanta in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Atlanta in may.
The climate of Atlanta in may is good
the weather in Atlanta in may is wet (with 4.1in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate good here this month. Temperatures are up to 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Atlanta is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Atlanta in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 26 of time.
Day length in Atlanta in may is 13:55. The sun rises at 05:37 and sunset is at 19:32.
With a good weather, this month is advisable to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Atlanta in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Atlanta in may 2024:
59°F to 83°F
63°F to 86°F
67°F to 83°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 85°F
67°F to 83°F
65°F to 85°F
70°F to 90°F
72°F to 81°F
67°F to 79°F
54°F to 76°F
58°F to 77°F
61°F to 67°F
63°F to 79°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 85°F
68°F to 72°F
65°F to 77°F
63°F to 76°F
61°F to 83°F
67°F to 86°F
67°F to 88°F
70°F to 86°F
70°F to 77°F
67°F to 88°F
70°F to 90°F
70°F to 88°F
68°F to 88°F
63°F to 83°F
63°F to 77°F
61°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Atlanta:
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in may | good weather |
| South Carolina in may | good weather |
| Nashville in may | good weather |
| Savannah in may | good weather |
| Hilton Head Island in may | good weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in may | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in may | good weather |
| Charleston in may | good weather |
| Mississippi in may | good weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in may | good weather |
| Gulf Shores (Alabama) in may | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Atlanta in may:
Weather data for Atlanta for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Atlanta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Atlanta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Atlanta.