North Carolina weather in May
Planning a getaway to North Carolina this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in North Carolina in May?
North Carolina 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.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Beech Mountain at 19°C and warm in Laurinburg at 28°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Laurinburg and 9°C in Beech Mountain.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pine Knoll Shores with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Blowing Rock with 153 mm. Meanwhile, Charlotte enjoys approximately 293 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 North Carolina in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Carolina climate page.
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Average weather in Charlotte
In May Charlotte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Manteo
In May Manteo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kill Devil Hills
In May Kill Devil Hills generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Nags Head
In May Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Elizabeth City
In May Elizabeth City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit North Carolina?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to North Carolina. Typically, the climate in Charlotte is perfect. 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 perfect weather in Charlotte. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
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