New Bern in May
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
11Rainy days (118 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
06:09Sunrise · 20:00 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). 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 | 12°C | 3°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 14°C | 5°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 93 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 25°C | 17°C | 118 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 29°C | 21°C | 160 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 196 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 194 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 166 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 22°C | 14°C | 104 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 17°C | 9°C | 97 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 14°C | 5°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is New Bern in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit New Bern?
The best months are October, April, May.