{"id":17416,"date":"2022-05-25T20:06:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T20:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/may-weather-in-pawleys-island-south-carolina\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T20:07:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T20:07:00","slug":"may-weather-in-pawleys-island-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/may-weather-in-pawleys-island-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"May Weather in Pawleys Island, South Carolina - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":" <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pawleys Island in South Carolina is an authentic little town known for its laidback lifestyle, peaceful atmosphere, and the \"arrogantly shabby\" oceanfront accommodations. The town is named after George Pawley who owned the island during the colonial era and sold portions of it to other planters seeking to escape malaria which was prevalent at the time due to the weather conditions and rice plantations. It is one of the oldest beach vacation destinations on the East Coast and it is located in Georgetown County. The region is known for its rope hammocks, seafood, and <strong>Palmetto Cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<div class=\"climate_paragraph top_paragraph\">Weather May 2024 in Pawleys Island South Carolina:<br><br>Generally, May in Pawleys Island will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. You can expect around 13 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches \/ 58 mm of rain during the month of May.<\/div><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/main_images\/Pawleys Island South Carolina weather in May - water temperature - comfort.jpg\" alt=\"Comfortable (not really humid) with nice temperatures\" class=\"wp-image-climate_main\"\/><figcaption>CC BY-ND 2.0 by Waywuwei<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>May weather in Pawleys Island South Carolina<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Pawleys Island, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid<br><br>Generally, May in Pawleys Island will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will cool down to around 64\u00b0F \/ 18\u00b0C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.<br><br>Pawleys Island has its share of rainy days in May. You can expect around 13 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches \/ 58 mm of rain during the whole month.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><div class='weather_monthly_images_container'><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Day and Night Temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina.jpeg\" alt=\"Average temperature\" class=\"monthly_av_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Minimum and Maximum Water temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina.jpeg\" alt=\"Average Sea temperature\" class=\"monthly_sea_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item comf_hurr_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Wintersun Comfort grade for Pawleys Island South Carolina.jpeg\" alt=\"Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk\" class=\"monthly_comf_hurr monthly_image\"><\/div><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><div class=\"climate_paragraph_normal\">The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>May weather in Pawleys Island South Carolina in more detail<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Pawleys Island, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds<div class=\"toggle_switch\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"btn-container\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-sun-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"switch btn-color-mode-switch\">\r\n\t\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"color_mode\" id=\"color_mode\" value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t        <label for=\"color_mode\" data-on=\"Metric\" data-off=\"Imperial\" class=\"btn-color-mode-switch-inner\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t    <\/label>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the temperature be in Pawleys Island in May<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C during the day and an average of 64\u00b0F \/ 18\u00b0C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 91\u00b0F \/ 33\u00b0C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 50\u00b0F \/ 10\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 59\u00b0F \/ 15\u00b0C. July is the hottest month,  with an average temperature of around 89\u00b0F \/ 32\u00b0C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75\u00b0F \/ 24\u00b0C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in c.png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average day and night temperature in f.png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month,  with a temperature  of around 98\u00b0F \/ 37\u00b0C. January and December  are the coldest months,  with a temperature  of around 75\u00b0F \/ 24\u00b0C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 96\u00b0F \/ 36\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Pawleys Island each month:<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in c.png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina temperature during the year in f.png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect rain in May in Pawleys Island?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect about 13 rain days in May, with on average 2.3 inches \/ 58 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, November is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 2 inches \/ 51 mmmm. August is the wettest month,  with an average rainfall of around 4 inches \/ 101 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is less than April, which sees around 2.5 inches \/ 64 mm of rain. And a lot less than June, which sees around 3.5 inches \/ 88 mm of rain<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in c.png\" alt=\"May rain for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina rain during the year in f.png\" alt=\"May rain for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the number of days with rain, November is the month with the least amount of rain days  with around 8 days. July is the month with the most rain days  with around 19 days.  When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is slightly more than April, which sees an average of between 9 and 10 days of rain. And slightly less than June, which sees around 17 days of rain<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the water temperature be in Pawleys Island for May<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>You can expect in May, the water temperature for Pawleys Island to be between 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C and 68\u00b0F \/ 20\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.<br><br>August has the highest water temperature,  with around 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C. February and March And  have the lowest water temperature,  with an average of between 64\u00b0F \/ 18\u00b0C and 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature slightly higher than April, with a water temperature of an average of between 71\u00b0F \/ 22\u00b0C and 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C. And slightly less than the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 82\u00b0F \/ 28\u00b0C and 84\u00b0F \/ 29\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in c.png\" alt=\"May water temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina average water temperature in f.png\" alt=\"May water temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for Pawleys Island during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Pawleys Island<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect around 9 sunny days in May and around 18 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, October is the month with the highest number of sunny days,  with around 14 sunny days. July is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after,  it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 10 and 11 sunny days. And almost equal to June, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"May temperature for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We have looked at the sunny days in Pawleys Island. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days,  with around 10 cloudy days. May is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after,  it is almost equal to April, with around 5 cloudy days. And almost equal to June, with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Will it be comfortable in May in Pawleys Island?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, May in Pawleys Island will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We use the humidity and temperature in Pawleys Island to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.<br><br>When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity,  with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"very uncomfortable\" (very high humidity). When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"comfortable\" (not very humid). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"very uncomfortable\" (very high humidity)<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" alt=\"May humidity \/ comfort level for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" alt=\"May humidity \/ comfort level for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in Pawleys Island South Carolina in May<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This small town has some good sights in addition to the excellent beaches. The following places are a must-visit when you are in Pawleys Island:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><strong>All Saints' Episcopal Church<\/strong> dates back to the 1700s. The cemetery outside has a lot of historical burials including the founder George Pawley. It is an interesting place to visit.<\/li><li><strong>Pawleys Island Historic District&nbsp;<\/strong>is a glimpse of the past and it refers to a small portion of the island consisting of multiple historic&nbsp;homes&nbsp;and venues dating as far back as the 1700s.<\/li><li><strong>Brookgreen Gardens <\/strong>is ranked as one of the best gardens in the US. It has a beautiful sculpture garden, a wildlife preserve, a zoo, and trails for hiking.<\/li><li><strong>Pawleys Plantation Golf &amp; Country Club <\/strong>is home to a signature course which is a delight for avid golfers and even those who are learning the sport.<\/li><li><strong>Pawleys Island Nature Park <\/strong>is a small and peaceful green area which is ideal for walking, picnic, shell collection, and bird watching. With amazing views and fewer crowds, it is a relaxing place at Pawleys Island.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is it humid in Pawleys Island South Carolina in May?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Pawleys Island South Carolina in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Pawleys Island, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.<br><br>To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Pawleys Island during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.<br><br><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Pawleys Island will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" alt=\"MayHumidity level for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/pawleys island south carolina comfort level .png\" alt=\"MayHumidity level for Pawleys Island South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for Pawleys Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May a good time to go to Pawleys Island South Carolina?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Pawleys Island is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.<br><br>These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the average temperature for Pawleys Island in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will be around 64\u00b0F \/ 18\u00b0C.<br><br>As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 9 sunny days and 18 partly sunny days.<br><br>The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 13 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches \/ 58 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.<br><br>We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May in Pawleys Island South Carolina is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Does it rain all day in Pawleys Island South Carolina in May?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In Pawleys Island, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 13 rainy days, with on average 2.3 inches \/ 58 mm of rain during the month.<br><br>Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Pawleys Island South Carolina, there are, on average 9 sunny days and 18 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May the rainiest month in Pawleys Island South Carolina?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.<br><br>To answer what the rainiest month is in Pawleys Island, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.<br><br>July is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 19 days with rain. November is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 8 days.<br><br>July is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 4 inches \/ 101 mm of rain. November is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 2 inches \/ 51 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May the most sunniest month in Pawleys Island South Carolina?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is the month with the lowest number of overcast days.<br><br>To answer what the sunniest month is in Pawleys Island, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.<br><br>October is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 9 sunny days, and 18 partly suny days. July is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.<br><br>May is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.<br><br>The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. May is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days. <\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><script>\r\n            document.addEventListener('cttm_map_loaded', function (e) {\r\n            for (let i = 0; i < cttm_map.length; i++) {\r\n                cttm_map[i].setView([33.43073,-79.12182], 10);\r\n            }\r\n            }, false);\r\n            <\/script><!-- wp:heading --><h2>More information about Pawleys Island South Carolina<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/spend-your-winters-in-pawleys-island-south-carolina-is-pawleys-island-a-good-snowbird-location\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Click here for more information about the destination \"Pawleys Island South Carolina\"<\/a><\/b><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Weather in Pawleys Island South Carolina in other months<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/january-weather-in-pawleys-island-south-carolina\/\">Weather in 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