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

In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm.

Charleston vs Houston in May

Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Charleston vs Houston — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Charleston	🇺🇸 Houston
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	29°C	33°C
Avg high / low	26° / 21°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	92 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	75%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	47	58

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

Month by month

Charleston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, clean air · best April80
Houston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, muggy air · best March68

Charleston vs Houston in May — FAQ

Is May better in Charleston or Houston?: Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Houston in May?: In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm.