What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs Outer Banks in May?

In May, Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.

Myrtle Beach vs Outer Banks in May

Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Myrtle Beach vs Outer Banks — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Myrtle Beach	🇺🇸 Outer Banks
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	28°C	23°C
Avg high / low	26° / 18°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	111 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	75%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	51	51

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

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Myrtle Beach vs Outer Banks in May — FAQ

Is May better in Myrtle Beach or Outer Banks?: Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs Outer Banks in May?: In May, Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.