Weather for Greenville in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +26°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 100 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Greenville has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Greenville in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Greenville for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +25°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +5°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +24°C.
Is Greenville warm or cold in May?
Greenville is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +15°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Greenville:
Climate in Greenville in May
Greenville weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+26°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
0°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+35°C
+39°C
Rainfall
103 mm
100 mm
102 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
62%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
6
Cloudy days
5
5
4
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 +22°C to +26°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 100 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 11 sunny days in April to 9 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Greenville in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Greenville is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Greenville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 140 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Greenville wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 36% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Greenville?
This is the weather in Greenville in May 2024:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
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+22°C
3 May
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+22°C
4 May
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+22°C
5 May
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+22°C
6 May
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+22°C
7 May
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+26°C
8 May
🌧️
+28°C
9 May
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+30°C
10 May
☀️
+26°C
11 May
☀️
+27°C
12 May
🌫️
+26°C
13 May
🌫️
+29°C
14 May
☀️
+29°C
15 May
☁️
+26°C
16 May
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+30°C
17 May
🌧️
+27°C
18 May
🌧️
+23°C
19 May
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+22°C
20 May
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+25°C
21 May
🌧️
+26°C
22 May
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+26°C
23 May
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+23°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
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+27°C
26 May
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+23°C
27 May
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+20°C
28 May
🌫️
+18°C
29 May
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+25°C
30 May
🌧️
+26°C
31 May
☁️
+24°C
In May 2024 Greenville had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 23%. 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 Years
This is how Greenville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Greenville in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+20°C) and the highest in 2016 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 706 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2324 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Greenville in May:
Is May a good time to visit Greenville?
May is a really good time to go to Greenville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Greenville.
Can you sunbathe in Greenville in May?
May is warm in Greenville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Greenville rainy in May?
Greenville 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 Greenville in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Greenville 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 Greenville, 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.
