Savannah Weather In May
Savannah weather in May is typically leaving the warm, more pleasant spring months behind and settling into the persistent heat and humidity of the southeastern summer. Especially toward the end of the month, May is usually hot, and staying very warm overnight. Extremely humid weather is becoming more likely.
Average daily highs are in the mid 80s, rising well into the 90s on the hottest days, although in cooler years the month brings at least a few days with more moderate temperatures. Sunny weather predominates, but Savannah’s subtropical climate can bring periods of cloudiness and rain showers too.
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May typically offers weather suitable for the beach, with water temperatures often warm enough for swimming and watersports. It is also a good month for outdoor sightseeing and nature-based activities, with air conditioned indoor attractions such as museums a welcome alternative on the hottest and most humid days.
Generally speaking, May is a month for warm-weather clothing, although you might want an extra layer on cooler days or evenings. Bring an umbrella for rain showers, insect repellent if you will be visiting nature sites, and high-factor sunscreen too.
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– May festivals and events in Savannah or Georgia
– More attractions and things to do
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Temperature In Savannah In May
The daily maximum temperature in Savannah in May averages 85°F (29°C), with the lowest daily highs being around 72-77°F (22-25°C), up to around 90-95°F (32-35°C) on the hottest days.
During the course of the month you can expect the temperature to exceed 90°F (32°C) on anywhere from 1-10 days, depending on whether it is a warmer or a cooler than average May. During a cooler May, the daily high may stay below 77°F (25°C) on up to around 10 days; in warmer years, it will exceed this temperature almost every day.
It is usually already warm by mid morning in Savannah in May, with temperatures in the range of 70-85°F (21-29°C) by 10am. Evening temperatures are about the same, sometimes cooling off by later evening on clear nights. May’s overnight lows are usually around 60-70°F (15-21°C).
Sea Temperature
Surface water temperature in May at the beaches near Savannah is around 70-77°F (19-27°C), which should be warm enough for watersports and swimming on hot days.
Humidity In Savannah In May
May in Savannah is often very humid, and on some days it can be oppressively so.
Sunshine, Clouds & Rain In Savannah In May
The average May in Savannah has 9.5 hours of sunshine each day. Rainfall for the month totals an average of 3 inches, with rain occurring on an average of 7 days.
May is a mostly sunny month in Savannah. Around half of days in the typical month are usually either clear or mostly clear, with only a small handful of overcast days. The other half of days in May bring more mixed weather, with mostly sunny days interrupted by periods of cloud and sometimes rain, and by the end of the month, the beginning of the summer’s frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
The UV index in Savannah in May averages 10.
Wind speeds in Savannah in May generally average around 7mph, with 1-2 days each month still or mostly still, and 2-4 days on average where wind speeds may reach around 15mph or higher.
May Daylight Hours In Savannah
Sunrise
In May, the sun rises at around 6:40am at the beginning of the month and at 6:20am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 6:10am at the start of the month, and by 5:50am at the end.
Sunset
The sun sets at around 8:05pm at the start of the month, and at around 8:25pm by its end. It should be dark by around 8:30pm at the beginning of the month, and by 8:55pm at its end.
Day Length
The amount of full daylight in May averages around 13 hours and 45 minutes per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.
Things To Do In Savannah In May
– Beaches near Savannah
– Kayak tours
– Boat tours
– Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
– Pin Point Heritage Museum
– Bonaventure Cemetery tours
– Historic house museums
– May events in Savannah
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