Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Highlands, North Carolina, United States in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
168mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Highlands, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°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.
Rain
May168mm average rain
May sits near Highlands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to July, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.3 hours average sun
May is one of Highlands' 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.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May sits close to Highlands' 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.
