Alabama weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Alabama in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alabama in May?
Alabama is a region in the United States of America. Alabama 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.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Echo Lake Park at 10°C to very warm in Dothan at 30°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Dothan and -2°C in Echo Lake Park.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dothan with an average of 78 mm to heavy rainfall in Saraland with 176 mm. Meanwhile, Birmingham enjoys approximately 283 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alabama in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alabama climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Alabama?
Birmingham
In May Birmingham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Montgomery
In May Montgomery generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gulf Shores
In May Gulf Shores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Orange Beach
In May Orange Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Huntsville
In May Huntsville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Alabama?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Birmingham, May might be a good time to visit Alabama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Alabama is in October with generally perfect weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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