What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs Outer Banks in May?

In May, Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.

Hilton Head Island vs Outer Banks in May

Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Hilton Head Island vs Outer Banks — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Hilton Head Island	🇺🇸 Outer Banks
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	30°C	23°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	136 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	7	9
Humidity	74%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	46	51

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

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Hilton Head Island vs Outer Banks in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hilton Head Island or Outer Banks?: Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hilton Head Island vs Outer Banks in May?: In May, Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.