What is the weather like in Austin vs Charleston in May?

In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm.

Austin vs Charleston in May

Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.

Austin vs Charleston — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Austin	🇺🇸 Charleston
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	34°C	29°C
Avg high / low	31° / 20°	26° / 21°
Rainfall	143 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	7	6
Humidity	74%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	52	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Austin 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, rainy · best March69
Charleston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, clean air · best April80

Austin vs Charleston in May — FAQ

Is May better in Austin or Charleston?: Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Charleston in May?: In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm.