Temperature in Alabama in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alabama, the United States of America this May.

Alabama, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Echo Lake Park to 30°C (86°F) in Dothan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Dothan and -2°C (28°F) in Echo Lake Park.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Alabama on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Alabama in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alabama temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alabama, the United States of America in May?

Birmingham averages a daytime high of 27°C (81°F) in May, which is high for Alabama, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Alabama, the United States of America in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Birmingham typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Alabama, the United States of America?

Dothan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 17°C (63°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Alabama, the United States of America?

For the month of May, Echo Lake Park is the most temperate city in Alabama, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -2°C (28°F).

How much sun does Alabama, the United States of America get in May?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 283 hours of sunshine in Birmingham. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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