Charleston weather in May 2024

Expect 81°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Charleston in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Charleston in May before you book your next holiday to South Carolina in 2024/2025.

81
81°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
66
66°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
3.7
3.7 inches of monthly rainfall
9
9 (Very High) UV index
72
72°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for South Carolina (Charleston) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Charleston in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 81°F in Charleston in May with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 66°F at night.

How sunny is it in Charleston in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Charleston in May - that's 68% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Charleston in May?

The average sea temperature around Charleston in May is 72°F.

Does it rain in Charleston in May?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Charleston in May and the average monthly rainfall is 3.7 inches.

Charleston May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Charleston in May 2024. Select a month to view Charleston sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	06:32	20:02
Thursday, 16th May 2024	06:20	20:13
Friday, 31st May 2024	06:13	20:23

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