Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
135mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
50
Mixed
Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Cherokee, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May23°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May135mm average rain
May sits near Cherokee's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril, June, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.4 hours average sun
May is one of Cherokee's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May50 weather score
May sits close to Cherokee's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.