May weather forecast
North Carolina, USA

May in North Carolina sees a marked transition towards summer, with temperatures rising significantly across all regions.

In the Coastal Plains, temperatures range from 56°F (13.3°C) to 77°F (25°C), paving the way for beach activities. Coastal cities such as Wilmington and Morehead City enjoy warm, sunny days that are typical of the approaching summer season.

The Piedmont Division sees a substantial increase in temperatures from 55°F (12.8°C) to 78°F (25.6°C), with cities like Raleigh and Charlotte experiencing warm and humid conditions. Rainfall becomes more sporadic, but thunderstorms might occasionally form due to the combination of heat and humidity.

The Mountain Division, including cities like Asheville, witnesses temperatures from 47°F (8.3°C) to 71°F (21.7°C), a pleasant contrast to the cooler months of the year. Although nights can still be crisp, the days are warm and conducive to exploring the mountain trails.

May stands as the month where temperatures increase more rapidly than any other in North Carolina, laying the groundwork for the hot, humid conditions of the coming summer. The state's varied geography continues to offer diverse climatic experiences, but the overall trend is towards warmer, sunnier days. Outdoor activities flourish, and the natural beauty of North Carolina becomes all the more inviting. Compared to April, May is noticeably warmer and can be considered one of the first true months of summer weather in the state.

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• Charlotte - May »
  In Charlotte, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November. In Charlotte during May, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
• Raleigh - May »
  In Raleigh during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Raleigh sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
• Greensboro - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Greensboro, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT. The months with the highest humidity in Greensboro are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Durham - May »
  In Durham in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.
• Winston-Salem - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. In Winston-Salem during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.
• Fayetteville - May »
  In Fayetteville during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Fayetteville, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
• Cary - May »
  In Cary, in May, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of May in Cary, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm.
• Wilmington - May »
  In Wilmington in May, the average water temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C). In Wilmington in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• High Point - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in High Point is May, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In High Point snow does not fall in April through October.
• Asheville - May »
  In Asheville snow does not fall in May through October. In Asheville snow does not fall in May through October.
• Concord - May »
  In Concord snow does not fall in April through November. Entering May, Concord notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C).
• Gastonia - May »
  In Gastonia in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Gastonia, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:10 pm.