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

How is May weather typically in Manteo? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Manteo during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Manteo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 281 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Manteo.

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

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

 

Manteo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Hatteras, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 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 Manteo, 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

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