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North Carolina Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to North Carolina, 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 North Carolina in May

North Carolina, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In May, North Carolina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Beech Mountain at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Laurinburg at 28°C (82°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Laurinburg and 9°C (48°F) in Beech Mountain.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pine Knoll Shores with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Blowing Rock with 153 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Charlotte gets approximately 293 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore North Carolina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Carolina - and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlotte)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Carolina.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 North Carolina

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

Temperature range in North Carolina (May)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (May)

Charlotte

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
293 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Charlotte →

Kill Devil Hills

In May Kill Devil Hills generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kill Devil Hills →

Nags Head

In May Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Nags Head →

Elizabeth City

In May Elizabeth City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
270 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Elizabeth City →

Morehead City

In May Morehead City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Morehead City →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kill Devil Hills 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Nags Head 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Elizabeth City 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Morehead City 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Washington 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

North Carolina weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, North Carolina, the United States of America generally has excellent weather conditions. Charlotte sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

In Charlotte, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in North Carolina, the United States of America during May, with Charlotte averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to North Carolina, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Charlotte is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly excellent weather in Charlotte. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, June, July, August and December tend to be mixed.

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