Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 103mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
103mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 103mm, 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 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
May103mm average rain
May is one of Raleigh's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.3 hours average sun
May is brighter than Raleigh's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May scores above Raleigh's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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