Congaree National Park in May
In May, Congaree National Park averages a high of 83°F and a low of 60°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 32,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 13 hours 54 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 83° / 60°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 54m
- Visitors
- 32,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (moderate), October (busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wedgefield, SC, 15.7 miles from the park's center, 250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 71° / 49° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 75° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 80° / 59° | Very busy | Hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 77° / 57° | Busy | Mild |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 83° / 68° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Congaree National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Congaree · National parks to visit in May