Temperature in North Carolina in May

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

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Beech Mountain to 28°C (82°F) in Laurinburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Laurinburg and 9°C (48°F) in Beech Mountain.

What is the temperature of the different cities in North Carolina, the United States of America 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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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina 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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North Carolina temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

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

Daytime temperatures in Charlotte typically peak at 27°C (81°F) in May, putting it in the high range.

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

Nighttime temperatures in Charlotte typically drop to around 15°C (59°F) in May.

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

From a thorough analysis of our records, Laurinburg clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 28°C (82°F), and evenings that remain near 15°C (59°F).

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

When looking through our records, we find that Beech Mountain stands out as the coolest city in North Carolina, the United States of America for the month of May. Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F) and it cools down to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

How much sun does North Carolina, the United States of America 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 temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 20°C (68°F) in Cape Hatteras this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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