May weather in Charles Town, WV
The average temperature in Charles Town in May is 62.5°F (51.0°F–74.0°F). Average precipitation: 4.05 inches.
May is a spring month in Charles Town, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 9m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
74.0°F
Avg Low
51.0°F
Precipitation
4.05 in
Daylight
14h 9m
May records in Charles Town
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.9°F (1942) | 30.0°F (1945) | 1.40 in (1932) |
| May 2 | 95.0°F (1942) | 30.0°F (1943) | 1.21 in (1985) |
| May 3 | 95.0°F (1913) | 30.0°F (2005) | 1.79 in (2019) |
| May 4 | 95.0°F (1913) | 30.9°F (1957) | 2.30 in (1893) |
| May 5 | 91.9°F (1905) | 30.0°F (1966) | 2.02 in (1921) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (1928) | 33.1°F (1925) | 1.65 in (1894) |
| May 7 | 93.0°F (1943) | 28.0°F (1968) | 1.78 in (1944) |
| May 8 | 95.0°F (1930) | 30.9°F (1974) | 2.52 in (1960) |
| May 9 | 95.0°F (1936) | 28.0°F (1947) | 1.65 in (1907) |
| May 10 | 95.0°F (1936) | 28.9°F (1947) | 1.67 in (1919) |
| May 11 | 93.9°F (1911) | 26.1°F (1966) | 1.95 in (2008) |
| May 12 | 93.0°F (1896) | 32.0°F (1907) | 1.72 in (1921) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (1956) | 34.0°F (1907) | 2.48 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 91.9°F (1900) | 30.0°F (1996) | 1.27 in (1920) |
| May 15 | 95.0°F (1940) | 34.0°F (1928) | 1.28 in (1950) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (1911) | 32.0°F (1973) | 1.57 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 96.1°F (1936) | 30.0°F (1956) | 2.11 in (2011) |
| May 18 | 96.1°F (1911) | 35.1°F (1955) | 2.20 in (1922) |
| May 19 | 98.1°F (1911) | 35.1°F (2009) | 1.13 in (1959) |
| May 20 | 97.0°F (1911) | 30.9°F (2002) | 2.56 in (1988) |
| May 21 | 100.0°F (1934) | 35.1°F (1992) | 1.42 in (1915) |
| May 22 | 98.1°F (1934) | 30.0°F (2002) | 5.10 in (1901) |
| May 23 | 100.0°F (1925) | 35.1°F (2002) | 1.54 in (1962) |
| May 24 | 96.1°F (1941) | 30.9°F (1963) | 1.60 in (1903) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (1933) | 33.1°F (1956) | 1.67 in (1952) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (1914) | 35.1°F (1903) | 1.75 in (1990) |
| May 27 | 97.0°F (1914) | 37.0°F (1925) | 1.47 in (1968) |
| May 28 | 96.1°F (1941) | 36.0°F (1994) | 2.09 in (1917) |
| May 29 | 98.1°F (1941) | 37.9°F (1936) | 1.31 in (1948) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (1941) | 37.0°F (1965) | 2.01 in (1971) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (1895) | 36.0°F (2001) | 3.55 in (1975) |