Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Charlotte
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 60°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain13%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain17%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening74°F
Rain16%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 34 | 3.5 | 9 | 6.8 | 67 |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 3.3 | 9 | 7.5 | 65 |
| Mar | 64 | 43 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.4 | 61 |
| Apr | 73 | 52 | 3.6 | 9 | 10.1 | 60 |
| May | 80 | 60 | 3.0 | 11 | 10.9 | 64 |
| Jun | 87 | 68 | 3.3 | 13 | 11.5 | 66 |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 3.9 | 15 | 11.5 | 69 |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 3.8 | 13 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Sep | 82 | 64 | 4.0 | 9 | 9.5 | 72 |
| Oct | 72 | 53 | 2.9 | 7 | 8.3 | 72 |
| Nov | 62 | 42 | 3.0 | 7 | 7.5 | 67 |
| Dec | 54 | 37 | 3.8 | 9 | 6.6 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology