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

In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.

Charleston vs Washington in May

Washington is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is warm, rainy, while Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air.

Charleston vs Washington — May climate, side by side

	Charleston	Washington
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	25°C
Avg high / low	26° / 21°	25° / 13°
Rainfall	92 mm	137 mm
Rainy days	6	12
Humidity	75%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	47	54

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

Charleston vs Washington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Charleston or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is warm, rainy, while Charleston is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Washington in May?: In May, Charleston averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.