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 snow does not fall in April through November. In Charlotte in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Raleigh - May »
  In Raleigh, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Raleigh, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:01 pm.
• Greensboro - May »
  In Greensboro during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. In Greensboro snow does not fall in April through October.
• Durham - May »
  In Durham snow does not fall in April through November. In Durham, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.
• Winston-Salem - May »
  April through October are months without snowfall in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Winston-Salem.
• Fayetteville - May »
  Fayetteville experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). On the first day of May in Fayetteville sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:01 pm.
• Cary - May »
  May's arrival in Cary sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). In Cary, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Wilmington - May »
  With the onset of May, Wilmington's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). In May, the average ocean temperature in Wilmington is 70.7°F (21.5°C).
• High Point - May »
  In High Point snow does not fall in April through October. May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in High Point, North Carolina.
• Asheville - May »
  In Asheville during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Asheville, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.
• Concord - May »
  On the first day of May in Concord, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Concord, North Carolina.
• Gastonia - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Gastonia are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%. On the last day of the month, in Gastonia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.