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Temperature in North Carolina in May

North Carolina is a region in the United States of America. May in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from pleasant in Beech Mountain with 19°C to high temperatures in Laurinburg with 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Laurinburg and 9°C in Beech Mountain.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in North Carolina. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in North Carolina?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Laurinburg is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 28°C and rarely drops below 15°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in May in North Carolina?
    • Our database indicates that in May, Beech Mountain is the city with the coolest temperatures in North Carolina. You can expect daytime highs of 19°C and nighttime lows close to 9°C.

  • How much sun does North Carolina get in May?
    • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 293 hours of sunshine in Charlotte. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 20°C in Cape Hatteras this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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