Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Alabama with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Alabama in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Alabama with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Alabama will be around 31°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Alabama. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Alabama in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
111 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Alabama?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Alabama. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Alabama runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Alabama in May
With 36°C, Alabama hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Alabama
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Alabama, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Alabama
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Alabama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Alabama.
Daily UV Index in May in Alabama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Alabama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Alabama Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Alabama, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Alabama Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Alabama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Alabama
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Alabama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Alabama by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alabama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
