Weather · Charleston, United States

Charleston Weather in May

May in Charleston averages 26°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 158mm of rain. That makes it a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

26°C

79°F

Avg low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

158mm

#1 wettest of 12

What to pack

Summer clothes by day; a light layer for evenings. Pack a rain jacket or travel umbrella, showers are frequent this month.

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