What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Hilton Head Island vs New Orleans in May

Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Hilton Head Island vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Hilton Head Island	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	30°C	33°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	136 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	7	8
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	46	58

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

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Hilton Head Island vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hilton Head Island or New Orleans?: Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.