Durham Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Durham and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Durham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Average temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 20.8°C 69.5°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Durham with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Durham

Durham average temperature in May

May rainfall

Durham average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Durham 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 Durham in May 2024.

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Durham weather stats

Durham weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: April 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 9hrs
Coldest month: January 9.1°C 48.4°F
Wettest month: August 106mm 4.2ins
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