Savannah weather in May
In May, Savannah sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 2.3 in of rain across 8.4 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of May to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Savannah's 4th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Savannah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 68°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.3 in
- 8.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:32 AM – 7:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.59 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Savannah is city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
- Density
- 524/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1733
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 81°F by the end.
A typical May day in Savannah reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 68°F overnight — a 10°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 73°F and 84°F. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 7°F warmer than April and about 5°F cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 |
| Avg low (°F) | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 64 |
| 2 | 75 | 65 |
| 3 | 76 | 65 |
| 4 | 76 | 65 |
| 5 | 76 | 65 |
| 6 | 76 | 66 |
| 7 | 77 | 66 |
| 8 | 77 | 66 |
| 9 | 77 | 67 |
| 10 | 77 | 67 |
| 11 | 78 | 67 |
| 12 | 78 | 67 |
| 13 | 78 | 68 |
| 14 | 78 | 68 |
| 15 | 78 | 68 |
| 16 | 78 | 68 |
| 17 | 79 | 69 |
| 18 | 79 | 69 |
| 19 | 79 | 69 |
| 20 | 79 | 69 |
| 21 | 80 | 70 |
| 22 | 80 | 70 |
| 23 | 80 | 70 |
| 24 | 80 | 71 |
| 25 | 80 | 71 |
| 26 | 81 | 71 |
| 27 | 81 | 71 |
| 28 | 81 | 72 |
| 29 | 81 | 72 |
| 30 | 81 | 72 |
| 31 | 82 | 72 |
How May really feels in Savannah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Savannah weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° / 46° | 3.4 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 60° / 48° | 3.3 | 8.7 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 65° / 53° | 3.1 | 8.2 | 11.8 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 72° / 60° | 2.7 | 6.8 | 12.8 | 7.3 |
| May | 78° / 68° | 2.3 | 8.4 | 13.6 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 84° / 75° | 4.6 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 86° / 77° | 4.5 | 16.3 | 13.9 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 85° / 77° | 5.9 | 18.8 | 13.2 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 82° / 73° | 4.8 | 13.6 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 75° / 65° | 3.8 | 7.8 | 11.2 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 67° / 55° | 2.3 | 6.3 | 10.4 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 61° / 49° | 3.4 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Savannah gets around 2.3 in of rain over 8.4 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 28% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 22 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 23 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 27 |
| 18 | 28 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 56% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Muggy (%) | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 48 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 20 | 17 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 19 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 17 | 15 | 29 | 33 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| 11 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 8 | 0 |
| 12 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 41 | 10 | 0 |
| 14 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 15 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 42 | 13 | 0 |
| 16 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 14 | 0 |
| 17 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 15 | 0 |
| 18 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 42 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 42 | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 41 | 21 | 0 |
| 21 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 41 | 23 | 0 |
| 22 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 40 | 25 | 0 |
| 23 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 40 | 27 | 0 |
| 24 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 39 | 30 | 0 |
| 25 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 32 | 0 |
| 26 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 37 | 35 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 37 | 1 |
| 28 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 35 | 40 | 1 |
| 29 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 34 | 43 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 46 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 48 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 mph in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of May to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:24 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 7:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 5:44 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:43 | 7:00 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:42 | 7:00 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:41 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:40 | 7:02 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:40 | 7:03 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 5:39 | 7:03 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:38 | 7:04 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:37 | 7:05 |
| 10 | 13.5 | 5:36 | 7:05 |
| 11 | 13.5 | 5:35 | 7:06 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 5:34 | 7:07 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:08 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:32 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:32 | 7:10 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:10 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:11 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:12 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 5:29 | 7:12 |
| 21 | 13.7 | 5:28 | 7:13 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:14 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:15 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:26 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:26 | 7:16 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:17 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:18 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:18 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:19 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:20 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.59 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.68 kWh/m² to a high of 6.59 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 6.59 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Savannah
None of Savannah's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Savannah sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is May a good time to visit Savannah?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Savannah for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Savannah in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Savannah sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 68°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Savannah in May
The nearest coast averages about 74°F in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 mi away) is warmest in August at about 84°F and coldest in February near 58°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 22 to Nov 16 — about 6.9 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 59 | 58 | 61 | 67 | 74 | 80 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 68 | 62 |
| Comfort | Cool | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | Cool |
| Feb | 58 | Bracing |
| Mar | 61 | Cool |
| Apr | 67 | Cool |
| May | 74 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 80 | Warm |
| Jul | 83 | Tropical |
| Aug | 84 | Tropical |
| Sep | 82 | Warm |
| Oct | 76 | Warm |
| Nov | 68 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 62 | Cool |
UV index in Savannah in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Savannah peaks around July 12 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Savannah in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Savannah is worst in March — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 12 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Savannah?
Savannah sits at 32.1°N, 81.1°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Pooler, 8.7 mi away.
Topography around Savannah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Savannah.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Savannah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 89 ft around an average of 23 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 197 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 ft.
The land around Savannah is covered by artificial surfaces (35%) and trees (31%) within 2 miles, trees (45%) and wetland (23%) within 10 miles, and trees (55%) and water (28%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Savannah (32.0835°, -81.0998°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).