Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in North Carolina with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for North Carolina 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 North Carolina with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 27°C, with nights close to 16°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 North Carolina will be around 28°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 31% 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 North Carolina. 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.
North Carolina in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
86 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit North Carolina?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in North Carolina. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for North Carolina in May
With 36°C, North Carolina hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in North Carolina
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for North Carolina, 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 10 days of rain in North Carolina.
Daily UV Index in May in North Carolina
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in North Carolina, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in North Carolina Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in North Carolina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in North Carolina by Month
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