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Alabama Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alabama, the United States of America in May.

Planning a journey to Alabama, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alabama in May

Alabama, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Alabama, the United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Echo Lake Park at 10°C (50°F) to very warm in Dothan at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Dothan and -2°C (28°F) in Echo Lake Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Alabama, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dothan with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Saraland with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Birmingham gets approximately 283 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Alabama in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alabama

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Alabama, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Alabama (May)

Precipitation variation in Alabama (May)

Birmingham

In May Birmingham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
283 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Montgomery

In May Montgomery generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
267 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Gulf Shores

In May Gulf Shores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
301 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Orange Beach

In May Orange Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
301 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Huntsville

In May Huntsville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alabama in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Montgomery 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Gulf Shores 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Orange Beach 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Huntsville 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Mobile 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)

Alabama weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alabama, the United States of America in May?

In May, Alabama, the United States of America generally has very good weather conditions. Birmingham sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Alabama, the United States of America in May?

Average temperatures in Alabama, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Birmingham.

Does Alabama, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Alabama, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in May. Birmingham typically averages about 112 mm (4.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Alabama, the United States of America?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Birmingham, May might be a good time to visit Alabama, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Alabama, the United States of America is in October with generally excellent weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and August tend to be less favorable.

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