Oak Island Weather in May

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

The climate in Oak Island during May can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

May is in the spring in Oak Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Oak Island weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.4°C 79.4°F
Nightly temperature 15.1°C 59.1°F
Average temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oak Island with around 102mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Oak Island

Oak Island average temperature in May

May rainfall

Oak Island average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Oak Island 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 Oak Island in May 2024.