Charlotte weather in May

May in Charlotte: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Charlotte · #129 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Charlotte climate normals — May

Daytime high26°C / 79°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall82 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity66%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 55°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Charlotte in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Charlotte?
May in Charlotte: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Charlotte on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Charlotte in May?
In May, Charlotte averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 81.7 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Charlotte in May?
Charlotte has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.

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