Charlotte Weather in May

What's the weather like in Charlotte (North Carolina) in May 2024?

The climate in Charlotte during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Charlotte and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Charlotte weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Nightly temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Average temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Charlotte

Charlotte average temperature in May

May rainfall

Charlotte average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Charlotte 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 Charlotte in May 2024.

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Charlotte weather stats

Charlotte weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 9.4°C 48.9°F
Wettest month: March 123mm 4.8ins
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