Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Charleston, West Virginia, United States in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
7.8h
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Charleston, West Virginia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°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
May97mm average rain
May sits near Charleston's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Charleston's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May sits close to Charleston'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.
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