Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
105mm
Sun
8.8h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
58
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May25°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May105mm average rain
May sits near Elizabeth City's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Elizabeth City's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May18°C average sea
May is close to Elizabeth City's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May58 weather score
May sits close to Elizabeth City's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.