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 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
63
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare South Boston, Virginia, 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.
May98mm average rain
May is close to South Boston's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
May8.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than South Boston's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May63 weather score
May sits close to South Boston'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.