South Carolina in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in South Carolina in may 2025
The weather in South Carolina in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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
67°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
30%
12%
11%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
17%
11%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
20%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
65°F
36%
22%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in South Carolina in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in South Carolina in may.
The climate of South Carolina in may is good
the weather in South Carolina in may is wet (with 6.1in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.7in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate quite good in that area may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. The minimum is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in South Carolina is 74°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in South Carolina in the month of may with a maximum record of 101°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 29 of time.
On average, in South Carolina, the days of may last 13:55. Sunrise is at 05:24 and sets at 19:19.
With a good climate, the month of may is recommended to go in South Carolina.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of South Carolina in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 101°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:19 | ||||
| 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 South Carolina in may 2024:
63°F to 85°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 86°F
68°F to 72°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 88°F
72°F to 90°F
74°F to 86°F
72°F to 83°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 79°F
61°F to 76°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 79°F
67°F to 79°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 83°F
63°F to 85°F
65°F to 88°F
68°F to 92°F
70°F to 90°F
68°F to 90°F
70°F to 92°F
74°F to 88°F
68°F to 90°F
65°F to 86°F
61°F to 83°F
63°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near South Carolina:
| Charleston in may | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in may | good weather |
| Hilton Head Island in may | good weather |
| Savannah in may | good weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in may | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in may | good weather |
| North Carolina in may | good weather |
| Atlanta in may | good weather |
| Carolina Beach in may | good weather |
| Virginia in may | good weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in may | good weather |
| Nags Head in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for South Carolina in may:
Weather data for South Carolina for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Carolina. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South 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 South Carolina.