Weather in Raleigh in May
In an average May, Raleigh sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 49°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
98°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
51°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
76°F
2011-05-26
Lowest
37°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
30°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.7 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
1986-05-04
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
3 mph
2010-05-21
Gust
Highest
57 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
1993-05-07
Precip
Wettest
8.70 in
2018
Driest
1.08 in
2019
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