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Raleigh Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Author: Rickey Bohn
Temperature
19.1°C
66.4°F
High temperature
24.3°C
75.7°F
Low temperature
13.8°C
56.8°F
Rainy days
13 days
Rainfall level
1.31mm
0.05 inch
Cloud coverage
69.8%
Wind speed
20.7km/h
12.9mph
Daylight time
14:03:47
UV index
8
1
rain
14.0°C
57.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
15.1°C
59.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
13.2°C
56.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
13.6°C
56.0°F
5
partly cloudy day
16.4°C
62.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
19.2°C
67.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
20.9°C
70.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
23.2°C
74.0°F
9
rain
23.7°C
75.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
18.7°C
66.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
20.9°C
70.0°F
12
partly cloudy day
22.8°C
73.0°F
13
rain
23.2°C
74.0°F
14
rain
22.1°C
72.0°F
15
partly cloudy day
19.9°C
68.0°F
16
rain
23.2°C
74.0°F
17
rain
22.4°C
72.0°F
18
partly cloudy day
19.0°C
66.0°F
19
rain
17.6°C
64.0°F
20
partly cloudy day
20.3°C
69.0°F
21
rain
19.8°C
68.0°F
22
partly cloudy day
19.7°C
67.0°F
23
partly cloudy day
19.3°C
67.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
18.0°C
64.0°F
25
partly cloudy day
16.5°C
62.0°F
26
partly cloudy day
17.0°C
63.0°F
27
rain
15.2°C
59.0°F
28
rain
17.5°C
64.0°F
29
rain
19.8°C
68.0°F
30
rain
19.7°C
67.0°F
31
rain
21.0°C
70.0°F

In May, Raleigh experiences warm temperatures with an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low of 13.8°C (56.8°F). The city sees an average of 1.31 inches of precipitation, with a 41.9% chance of rain. The average humidity is 65.9%.

May is a transitional month for Raleigh, marking the end of spring and the beginning of summer. The weather in May is generally warm and pleasant, with an increasing frequency of hot and humid days as the month progresses. Daytime temperatures often reach the 80s°F (around 27-32°C), and occasionally even the 90s°F (around 32-37°C), especially towards the end of the month. Overnight lows typically range from the 50s°F (around 10-15°C) early in the month to the 60s°F (around 15-20°C) later in the month. May is also a relatively wet month, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Raleigh receives an average of 1.31 inches (33.3 mm) of precipitation in May, with rain falling on an average of 13 days throughout the month.

What is the temperature in Raleigh in May?

Average air temperature in Raleigh is 19.1°C (66.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Raleigh feels like 19.1°C (66.4°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 24.3°C (75.7°F) and feels like 24.4°C (75.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 13.8°C (56.8°F) which feels like 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Daily Temperature in Raleigh in May 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 25°C / 77.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Raleigh in May?

The hot temperature in May in Raleigh rises to 30.2°C (86.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 65.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 31 °C (87.8°F). The average maximum temp in Raleigh is 24.3°C (87.8°F) during day time in May.

How cold is Raleigh in May?

The coldest temp in Raleigh in May drops to 6°C (42.8°F) during the cold nights. With 20.7km/h (12.9mph) winds and 65.9% humidity it feels like 5°C (41°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in Raleigh in May?

Yes, it rains for 13 days in Raleigh, United States in May averaging 1.31 mm of precipitation. Raleigh has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in Raleigh throughout May?

Raleigh has 1.31 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.

Is Raleigh windy in May?

The average speed of wind in Raleigh, United States during May is 20.7km/h (12.9mph) and average windgust is 33.4km/h (20.7mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 32km/h (19.9mph).

Daily wind speed in Raleigh in May 0km/h (0mph) 8km/h (5mph) 16km/h (10mph) 24km/h (15mph) 32km/h (20mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Raleigh in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Raleigh.

What are the humidity levels in Raleigh in May?

The average humidity levels in Raleigh in May are 65.9%. Daily humidity levels in Raleigh range from 47.6% to 90% during May.

Daily humidity levels in Raleigh in May 0% 23% 46% 69% 92% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Raleigh in May?

Raleigh has 14 hours 03 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Raleigh in May is at 6:09:41 and the sunset is at 20:13:28.

What is the cloud coverage in Raleigh in May?

Clouds cover 69.8% of the sky on average throughout May in Raleigh. The cloud coverage ranges from 28.4% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in Raleigh?

The average UV index in Raleigh is 8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.

What is the solar radiation in Raleigh in May?

The average solar radiation is 237.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Raleigh during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 70.5 W/m2 to 322.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in Raleigh?

The average solar energy during May in Raleigh is 20.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6.2 MJ/m2, to 28.1 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in Raleigh in May?

Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Raleigh, United States in May.

What is the air pressure in Raleigh in May?

On average the air pressure in Raleigh in May is 1016.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.3 mb to 1023.7 mb.

What is the visibility in Raleigh in May?

The average daylight visibility in Raleigh in May is 15 km (9.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9 km (5.6 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in Raleigh in May?

The average dew point in Raleigh during May is 11.9°C (53.5°F).

Where is the data for Raleigh climate in May coming from?

The climate data for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.

  • NC State NC US WEATHERSTEM
  • NC State Dail Softball Stadium NC US WEATHERSTEM
  • SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON CO AIRPORT, NC US
  • LOUISBURG FRANKLIN CO AIRPORT, NC US
  • RALEIGH AIRPORT, NC US
  • KJNX
  • KLHZ
  • KRDU