May Rainfall and Precipitation in South Carolina

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Carolina, the United States of America in May.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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South Carolina precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does South Carolina, the United States of America receive in May?

Hilton Head Island sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 76 mm (3 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in South Carolina, the United States of America in May?

Expect around 9 days rainy days in Hilton Head Island during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in South Carolina, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in May in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Rosenheim is the wettest city in South Carolina, the United States of America in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 160 mm (6.3 in).

What is the driest city in May in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Edisto Island is the driest city we have data for in South Carolina, the United States of America in May, with monthly rainfall close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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