The weather in May in Carolina

It's hot in May in Carolina with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Carolina. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Carolina, Puerto Rico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2020, Carolina reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Carolina

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Carolina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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30° / 24°

2

30° / 25°

3

30° / 25°

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31° / 25°

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31° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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30° / 25°

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31° / 25°

10

31° / 25°

11

30° / 25°

12

31° / 25°

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31° / 25°

14

31° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 26°

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32° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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32° / 26°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 26°

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32° / 26°

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32° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 25°

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30° / 25°

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31° / 25°

Start of May

The month of May starts in Carolina with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Carolina is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Carolina

Temperature in May in Carolina over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Carolina

Total precipitation in May in Carolina over the years

Daily UV index in May in Carolina

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Carolina, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Carolina by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Carolina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.