Savannah, GA weather in May
In May, Savannah sees highs around 85°F and lows around 63°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. Rain falls on about 7 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:38 am / 8:04 pm | 6:19 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 14.1 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 am66°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Savannah Hunter Fld (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 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 3.6 in; a dry May brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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 90°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 80°F
- Wettest May2017: 11.5 in
- Driest May2001: 0.4 in
- Highest reading102°F (May 26, 2019)
- Lowest reading43°F (May 2, 2006)
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 | 78°F | 85°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.8 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Charleston, SC83 mi · high 79°F · 7 wet days
How Savannah ranks in May
- Normal high72nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days118th driest of 378
- Comfortable days272nd most of 339
What to pack for Savannah in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 13 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 7 heating degree days and 287 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Savannah in May?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 102°F (May 26, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in May?
About 7 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.4 in).
Is May a good time to visit Savannah?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Savannah (53 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Savannah Intl Airport (USW00003822), 7.2 mi WNW of the city center, 46 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Savannah Hunter Fld (USW00013824), 5.0 mi SSW of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl Airport (722070-03822), 6.8 mi WNW of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.