Charlottesville in May
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
12Rainy days (90 mm)
14:03 hDaylight
06:08Sunrise · 20:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 10°C | -1°C | 72 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 14°C | 3°C | 98 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 20°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 29°C | 18°C | 82 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 84 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 9°C | 0°C | 88 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Charlottesville in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
The best months are October, September, June, April.