Augusta, GA weather in May
In May, Augusta sees highs around 86°F and lows around 60°F: warm, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 8
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 8:10 pm | 6:19 am / 8:32 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 61°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 63% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more8 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry May brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202019: average high 91°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 80°F
- Wettest May2018: 8.2 in
- Driest May2000: 0.4 in
- Highest reading101°F (May 29, 2019)
- Lowest reading38°F (May 1, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 86°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 60°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.9 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: North Charleston, SC126 mi · high 79°F · 8 wet days
How Augusta ranks in May
- Normal high50th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days133rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days256th most of 339
What to pack for Augusta in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 8 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 60°F
Heating and cooling
May has 12 heating degree days and 253 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Augusta in May?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 101°F (most recently on May 29, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.2 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.4 in).
Is May a good time to visit Augusta?
May ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.