Asheville weather in May (North Carolina, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Asheville as May approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Asheville is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Asheville in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 260 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Asheville. May, June, August and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asheville climate page with graphs.

 

Asheville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Asheville, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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