What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs New Orleans in May?

In May, Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.

Myrtle Beach vs New Orleans in May

Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Myrtle Beach vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Myrtle Beach	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	67/100 (C)
Feels-like high	28°C	33°C
Avg high / low	26° / 18°	30° / 21°
Rainfall	111 mm	190 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	75%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	51	58

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

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Myrtle Beach vs New Orleans in May — FAQ

Is May better in Myrtle Beach or New Orleans?: Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs New Orleans in May?: In May, Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.