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 high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 15 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.