Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Greenville
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
79°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 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 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 75° and nights feel near 61°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain17%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
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 | 52 | 34 | 4.5 | 10 | 6.7 | 68 |
| Feb | 57 | 37 | 4.0 | 9 | 7.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 64 | 43 | 4.6 | 11 | 8.4 | 63 |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 4.0 | 9 | 10.1 | 64 |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.8 | 69 |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 3.4 | 12 | 11.3 | 70 |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 3.7 | 14 | 11.5 | 71 |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 3.8 | 13 | 10.9 | 73 |
| Sep | 82 | 64 | 3.7 | 8 | 9.5 | 73 |
| Oct | 73 | 52 | 3.0 | 7 | 8.4 | 72 |
| Nov | 62 | 42 | 3.4 | 8 | 7.3 | 69 |
| Dec | 54 | 37 | 4.6 | 10 | 6.4 | 72 |
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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