Cape Charles weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

Is May a good time to explore Cape Charles weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Cape Charles is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 15°C at night.

Precipitation

Cape Charles in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 276 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cape Charles, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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.

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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 Cape Charles, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cape Charles.

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