Charlottesville Weather in May

What's the weather like in Charlottesville (Virginia) in May 2024?

The climate in Charlottesville during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Charlottesville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Charlottesville weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.6°C 76.3°F
Nightly temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Average temperature 18.2°C 64.8°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charlottesville with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Charlottesville

Charlottesville average temperature in May

May rainfall

Charlottesville average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville in May 2024.

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Charlottesville weather stats

Charlottesville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: January 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: June 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
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