Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in May
What May is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Mayer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Savannah. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hot by afternoon and good beach weather on Tybee; graduation weekends fill hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with April (26°C (79°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:14
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Spring (March–May). Azaleas and dogwoods in the squares, warm days and major festivals; book early around St. Patrick's Day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Savannah, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Thunderbolt
Bonaventure Cemetery
Pick up a map at the entrance or join a volunteer-led tour; the cemetery is large and the notable graves are spread out.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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Historic site · Isle of Hope
Wormsloe State Historic Site
An avenue of more than 400 live oaks runs about 2.4 km to the tabby ruins of the colonial estate of Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Photo spot
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Cockspur Island
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Stop on the way to Tybee Island and check the schedule for ranger talks and cannon-firing demonstrations.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · Tybee Island
Tybee Island Light Station
Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse stands at the north end of Tybee Island, with 178 steps to a gallery overlooking the Atlantic and the mouth of the Savannah River.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Savannah.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Savannah?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Savannah?
It is one of the best months to visit Savannah. Hot by afternoon and good beach weather on Tybee; graduation weekends fill hotels.
+How warm is Savannah in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in May?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.