Weather in Charlotte in May
In an average May, Charlotte sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
49°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
76°F
2004-05-26
Lowest
35°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
28°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.4 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1986-05-04
Wind
Highest
19 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
2001-05-09
Gust
Highest
56 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
8 mph
1998-05-15
Precip
Wettest
8.95 in
2020
Driest
0.66 in
2015
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