Weather for Greensboro in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 91 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Greensboro has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Greensboro in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Greensboro for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +73°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +73°F.
Is Greensboro warm or cold in May?
Greensboro is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +59°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Greensboro:
Climate in Greensboro in May
Greensboro weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+77°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+36°F
+48°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+95°F
+100°F
Rainfall
85 mm
91 mm
90 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
62%
68%
70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
8
6
5
Cloudy days
9
9
7
Rainy days
13
15
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 91 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 68%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Greensboro in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Greensboro is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Greensboro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 83 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Greensboro wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Greensboro?
This is the weather in Greensboro in May 2024:
1 May
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+62°F
2 May
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+67°F
3 May
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+60°F
4 May
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+67°F
5 May
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+71°F
6 May
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+76°F
7 May
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+78°F
8 May
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+80°F
9 May
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+83°F
10 May
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+75°F
11 May
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+79°F
12 May
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+81°F
13 May
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+81°F
14 May
☁️
+77°F
15 May
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+75°F
16 May
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+83°F
17 May
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+78°F
18 May
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+71°F
19 May
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+67°F
20 May
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+78°F
21 May
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+76°F
22 May
☁️
+78°F
23 May
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+73°F
24 May
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+74°F
25 May
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+73°F
26 May
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+69°F
27 May
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+63°F
28 May
🌫️
+61°F
29 May
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+72°F
30 May
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+71°F
31 May
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+74°F
In May 2024 Greensboro had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Greensboro climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Greensboro in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+66°F) and the highest in 2007 (+72°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 655 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1862 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Greensboro in May:
Is May a good time to visit Greensboro?
May is a really good time to go to Greensboro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Greensboro.
Can you sunbathe in Greensboro in May?
May is warm in Greensboro. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Greensboro rainy in May?
Greensboro is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Greensboro in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Greensboro in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Greensboro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
