Charleston vs Charlotte in May

Charlotte is the better pick in May — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charlotte is warm, rainy, while Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air.

Charleston vs Charlotte — May climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Charleston🇺🇸 Charlotte
Comfort score80/100 (A)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high29°C28°C
Avg high / low26° / 21°27° / 15°
Rainfall92 mm117 mm
Rainy days69
Humidity75%69%
Air quality (AQI)4751

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

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Charleston vs Charlotte in May — FAQ

Is May better in Charleston or Charlotte?
Charlotte is the better pick in May — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charlotte is warm, rainy, while Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Charlotte in May?
In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Charlotte averages 27°C high / 15°C low with about 117 mm.