Temperature in South Carolina in May

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

South 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 Rosenheim to 29°C (84°F) in Columbia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Columbia and 8°C (46°F) in Rosenheim.

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Carolina, the United States of America in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in South Carolina on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in South 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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South Carolina temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Hilton Head Island. That makes May a high month for South Carolina, the United States of America.

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

Hilton Head Island sees nighttime lows close to 19°C (66°F) in May.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Columbia has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 29°C (84°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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

In our database, Rosenheim is the chilliest city in May in South Carolina, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 19°C (66°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 8°C (46°F).

How much sun does South Carolina, the United States of America get in May?

Hilton Head Island enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 23°C (73°F) in Hilton Head Island this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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