Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kiawah Island
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
59%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 69°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain12%
Cloud49%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday79°F
Rain18%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain18%
Cloud54%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening74°F
Rain10%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 43 | 3.0 | 9 | 7.6 | 72 |
| Feb | 64 | 48 | 2.8 | 8 | 8.2 | 73 |
| Mar | 70 | 54 | 3.6 | 8 | 9.1 | 72 |
| Apr | 75 | 60 | 3.1 | 6 | 10.8 | 73 |
| May | 80 | 67 | 3.1 | 11 | 11.8 | 76 |
| Jun | 85 | 74 | 4.6 | 17 | 11.6 | 80 |
| Jul | 88 | 77 | 7.8 | 23 | 11.6 | 81 |
| Aug | 86 | 76 | 8.1 | 20 | 10.9 | 83 |
| Sep | 83 | 70 | 4.5 | 13 | 9.8 | 81 |
| Oct | 76 | 60 | 3.0 | 6 | 9.2 | 78 |
| Nov | 69 | 52 | 1.8 | 6 | 8.4 | 76 |
| Dec | 62 | 47 | 3.2 | 8 | 7.3 | 76 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology