The weather in May in Asheville

It's warm in May in Asheville with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Asheville. 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 Asheville, North Carolina. 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 33°C in 2019, Asheville reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 174 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Asheville

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

May weather comparison

  Asheville New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 174 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 19 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Asheville with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 14°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 Asheville is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Asheville

Temperature in May in Asheville over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Asheville, North Carolina. 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 Asheville

Total precipitation in May in Asheville over the years

Daily UV index in May in Asheville

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Asheville, 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 Asheville by month

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