North Carolina in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in North Carolina in may 2025
The weather in North Carolina in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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
65°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
17%
10%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
25%
21%
9%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
21%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
61°F
29%
28%
19%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in North Carolina in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in North Carolina in may.
The climate of North Carolina in may is good
the weather in North Carolina in may is wet (with 6.1in of precipitation over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 5in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate good in that area this month. The high seasonal norm is 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in North Carolina is 72°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in North Carolina in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 7 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 23 of time.
On average, in North Carolina, the days of may last 14:04. Sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 19:15.
With a good weather, may is a good month to go in that area in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of North Carolina in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.83km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:04 | ||||
| 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 North Carolina in may 2024:
59°F to 76°F
61°F to 86°F
63°F to 85°F
65°F to 68°F
63°F to 77°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 86°F
67°F to 88°F
65°F to 79°F
65°F to 76°F
50°F to 70°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
61°F to 81°F
65°F to 70°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 79°F
59°F to 85°F
61°F to 86°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 86°F
67°F to 86°F
67°F to 90°F
68°F to 86°F
65°F to 85°F
59°F to 81°F
58°F to 77°F
56°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near North Carolina:
| Virginia in may | good weather |
| Carolina Beach in may | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in may | good weather |
| South Carolina in may | good weather |
| Virginia Beach in may | good weather |
| Nags Head in may | good weather |
| Charleston in may | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in may | good weather |
| Washington D. C. in may | good weather |
| Maryland in may | good weather |
| Hilton Head Island in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for North Carolina in may:
Weather data for North Carolina for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in North Carolina. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.