Emerald Isle Weather in May

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

The climate in Emerald Isle during May can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

May is in the spring in Emerald Isle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

Emerald Isle weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.2°C 79.1°F
Nightly temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Average temperature 20.9°C 69.6°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Emerald Isle with around 113mm 4.4 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle average temperature in May

May rainfall

Emerald Isle average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle in May 2024.