Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Raleigh
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. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11 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 Light breeze
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
Morning68°F
Rain14%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain18%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening73°F
Rain18%
Cloud59%
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 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.9 | 66 |
| Feb | 56 | 37 | 3.2 | 9 | 7.6 | 65 |
| Mar | 64 | 43 | 3.8 | 10 | 8.5 | 62 |
| Apr | 73 | 52 | 3.6 | 9 | 10.1 | 61 |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | 11 | 11.0 | 67 |
| Jun | 86 | 68 | 3.7 | 12 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 4.7 | 16 | 11.6 | 73 |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.4 | 14 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Sep | 81 | 65 | 5.0 | 10 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Oct | 72 | 53 | 2.8 | 7 | 8.3 | 73 |
| Nov | 63 | 43 | 3.1 | 8 | 7.6 | 69 |
| Dec | 55 | 37 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.8 | 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