Charleston Weather in May

What's the weather like in Charleston (Illinois) in May 2024?

The climate in Charleston during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Charleston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

Charleston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.6°C 74.5°F
Nightly temperature 11.4°C 52.5°F
Average temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Charleston

Charleston average temperature in May

May rainfall

Charleston average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Charleston average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Charleston in May 2024.

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Charleston weather stats

Charleston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1°C 33.8°F
Wettest month: July 108mm 4.3ins
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