Raleigh weather in May
May in Raleigh: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Raleigh · #111 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Raleigh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Raleigh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Raleigh?
- May in Raleigh: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Raleigh on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Raleigh in May?
- In May, Raleigh averages a daily high of 26°C and a low of 16°C, with about 69.4 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Raleigh in May?
- Raleigh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.