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Selma weather in May (North Carolina, United States of America)

How is the weather in Selma in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Selma generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Selma in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Selma climate page with graphs.

 

Selma, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Selma in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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