Charleston in May
May in Charleston brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 63°F and about 8 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:11 pm. It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.
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What May is good for in Charleston
Each activity rated for May's weather.
Great now Boat toursGreat in May
Great now Sunset cruisesGreat in May
Great now Kayak toursGreat in May
Helicopter toursGood in May
Hot air balloon ridesGood in May
Walking toursGood in May
Food toursGood in May
Day tripsGood in May
Bike toursGood in May
Zipline toursGood in May
Segway toursGood in May
Private toursGood in May
Cooking classesAny month
May next to April and June
| Month | April | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 77°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 89°F (31°C) |
| Low | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Sunset | 7:49 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 12 h 59 min | 13 h 50 min | 14 h 18 min |
Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking TourFrom $30View 
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic CharlestonFrom $50View 
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage TourFrom $50View 
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of CharlestonFrom $45View 
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking TourFrom $39View 
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure SightseeingFrom $40View
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Questions
Is May a good time to visit Charleston?
It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are January, February, March, April, October and November.
How hot is Charleston in May?
Average highs are about 84°F (29°C) and lows about 63°F (17°C).
Does it rain much in Charleston in May?
May averages 8 rainy days, against 13 in the wettest month.
