Wrightsville Beach Weather in May

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

The climate in Wrightsville Beach during May can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

May is in the spring in Wrightsville Beach and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

Wrightsville Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.1°C 80.7°F
Nightly temperature 15.2°C 59.3°F
Average temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wrightsville Beach with around 106mm 4.2 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach average temperature in May

May rainfall

Wrightsville Beach average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach in May 2024.