Weather for Savannah in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 78 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Savannah has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Savannah in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Savannah for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +79°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +81°F.
Is Savannah warm or cold in May?
Savannah is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +64°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 Savannah:
Climate in Savannah in May
Savannah weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+82°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+46°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+100°F
+102°F
Rainfall
86 mm
78 mm
138 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
72%
76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
5
Cloudy days
7
8
4
Rainy days
10
12
17
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 +77°F to +82°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 86 mm to 78 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in April to 9 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Savannah in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Savannah is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Savannah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 120 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Savannah wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 183 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Savannah?
This is the weather in Savannah in May 2024:
1 May
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+79°F
2 May
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+79°F
3 May
☀️
+77°F
4 May
☀️
+74°F
5 May
☀️
+73°F
6 May
☁️
+74°F
7 May
☁️
+79°F
8 May
☀️
+87°F
9 May
☀️
+90°F
10 May
☀️
+82°F
11 May
☀️
+82°F
12 May
☀️
+81°F
13 May
☀️
+81°F
14 May
☀️
+86°F
15 May
🌧️
+80°F
16 May
☀️
+88°F
17 May
☀️
+89°F
18 May
🌧️
+82°F
19 May
🌫️
+76°F
20 May
☁️
+80°F
21 May
☀️
+79°F
22 May
🌧️
+77°F
23 May
🌧️
+77°F
24 May
☁️
+81°F
25 May
☀️
+81°F
26 May
🌧️
+71°F
27 May
🌧️
+64°F
28 May
☁️
+67°F
29 May
☁️
+82°F
30 May
☀️
+81°F
31 May
☀️
+80°F
In May 2024 Savannah had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Savannah climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Savannah in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+74°F) and the highest in 2019 (+79°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 601 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2043 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Savannah in May:
Is May a good time to visit Savannah?
May is a really good time to go to Savannah. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Savannah.
Can you sunbathe in Savannah in May?
May is warm in Savannah. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Savannah rainy in May?
Savannah 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 Savannah in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Savannah 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 Savannah, 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.
