Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Charlottesville with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°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 25°C, with nights close to 14°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Charlottesville will be around 28°C, with nights close to 17°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 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Charlottesville. 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.
Charlottesville in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
April
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 Charlottesville?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Charlottesville. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Charlottesville in May
With 35°C, Charlottesville hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Charlottesville
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Charlottesville, 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 7 days of rain in Charlottesville.
Daily UV Index in May in Charlottesville
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Charlottesville, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Charlottesville Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Charlottesville. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Charlottesville by Month
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