Savannah Weather in May

May Overview

• High temperature: 84°F (29°C)
• Low temperature: 65°F (18°C)
• Hours daylight/sun: 9 hours
• Water temperature: 73°F (0°C)
  

The weather in Savannah in May is absolutely stunning and the beautiful flowers are in full bloom. Temperature range between 65°F (18°C) and 84°F (29°C) . The sun shines for an average of 9 hours each day and it doesn’t rain too much either (6 days on average for the whole month). The following months are much wetter and more humid. The Atlantic Ocean, with its current water temperature of 73°F (23°C), invites you to dive in too!

Enjoy the Sand Arts Festival on the beach or the most stunning flowers all around… Savannah is the place to be in May.

Best Time to Visit Savannah

Thanks to its maritime climate, Savannah is a fantastic place to visit at any time of the year. Savannah’s peak season lasts from March until July when temperatures measure the warmest and many of the main events, including the St Patrick\'s parade, are being held. Fall, when temperatures are still beautifully warm and most of the summer crowd has left, is a fantastic time to visit.

Things to know about Savannah

Savannah, located in the charming South, is well known for its beautiful nature, impressive architecture and a flair full of romance. During its long history the elegant and cultivated city did indeed have a lot of different experiences. Besides the historic landmarks you can encounter many modern boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The city offers a unique combination of fantastic food, art, music, hospitality and playfulness.

Exciting sights, beloved bars and a beautifully laid back population, Savannah has a lot to offer. With over 45 cultural highlights, Savannah is the vacation destination for anyone who can’t get enough of history and traditions. 

• In the Mercer-William House you can experience how life was during the American Civil War.

• In the Juliette Gordon Low House you can find out more about the origins of the american scouts.

• A ghost tour through this famously haunted city will definitely give you some thrill too.

• Movie lovers would surely enjoy a guided tour through all the places that were settings for the famous movies filmed here.

• Some of the world's best museums located right in Savannah include: Webb Military Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, American Prohibition Museum.

Whether by trolleybus, horse carriage, bicycle or segway, getting around Savannah is fun. Savannah is actually one of the best cities for pedestrians too which makes it easy to walk from sight to sight and from the multiple fountains to oak trees covered in Spanish moss.

In the historic district you will find over 100 restaurants- it’s no wonder that Savannah has become a famous gourmet destination besides all its historic sights! Quite a few famous chefs are local to Savannah and the beautiful aroma of delicious food follows you all around town.

All year round Savannah attracts visitors with its many diverse festivals, shows and exhibitions. Each spring the crowd arrives from all over the world to visit Savannah’s famous events such as the Stopover Music Festival or the huge celebrations around St Patrick’s day. During summer the nearby Tybee Island is the hotspot and fall is the season for festivals including the Savannah Film Festival, Savannah Food & Wine Festival and many more.

You might not think too much about Savannah at first but the very attractive combination of old and new will surely impress you!

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