What is the weather like in Houston vs Outer Banks in May?

In May, Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.

Houston vs Outer Banks in May

Outer Banks is the better pick in May — 74 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Houston vs Outer Banks — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Houston	🇺🇸 Outer Banks
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	23°C
Avg high / low	31° / 21°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	146 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	7	9
Humidity	79%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	58	51

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

Month by month

Houston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, muggy air · best March68
Outer Banks 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September74

Houston vs Outer Banks in May — FAQ

Is May better in Houston or Outer Banks?: Outer Banks is the better pick in May — 74 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Houston vs Outer Banks in May?: In May, Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.