What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Charleston vs New Orleans in May

Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Charleston vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Charleston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	29°C	33°C
Avg high / low	26° / 21°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	92 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	75%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	47	58

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

Month by month

Charleston vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Charleston or New Orleans?: Charleston is the better pick in May — 80 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.