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

What kind of weather does May bring to Buxton? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Buxton is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Buxton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 281 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and June generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buxton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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 Buxton, 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. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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