Weather in Folly Beach: May
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Average day temperature: | 78.1°F |
| Average night temperature: | 68.7°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 74.1°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 13 days |
| Day length: | 13.5 - 14.1 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.0 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 83°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 52°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 75.5°F and 69.5°F.
Sea water temperature in Folly Beach in May, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 73.9°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 81.9°F and 68.5°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in May are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Folly Beach in May is 1.0 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 9.1 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.7.
Best time for vacation in Folly Beach
Folly Beach on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Folly Beach
Local time: 18:26
June 29, monday
2100
82°F
NW
7 mph
7 mph
June 30, tuesday
0000
82°F
NW
5 mph
5 mph
0300
81°F
W
6 mph
6 mph
0600
79°F
SW
9 mph
9 mph
0900
82°F
SW
12 mph
12 mph
1200
86°F
W
14 mph
14 mph
1500
84°F
W
16 mph
16 mph
1800
84°F
W
14 mph
14 mph
