Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
105mm
Sun
8.5h
Weather score
62
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Elkin, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May26°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.
May105mm average rain
May is close to Elkin's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
May8.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Elkin'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.
May62 weather score
May sits close to Elkin'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.