Charlotte weather in May
Long-run climate averages for Charlotte, NC in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In May, Charlotte averages 79°F by day and 59°F at night. The wettest month is usually July.
May in Charlotte averages a daytime high of 79°F and an overnight low of 59°F, which reads as warm for this part of the world. Across the whole year Charlotte sees roughly 45 inches of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Charlotte forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Charlotte weather by month
what to expect in Charlotte through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Charlotte's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Charlotte by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Charlotte, scoring 97/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 85. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .