Things to do in Selma in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Selma. The weather is usually very warm, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 62—85°F (16—29°C).

Selma has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Selma. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Selma in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Selma in May

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Holidays in Selma in May
May
  • Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
Other notable holidays
  • Easter Monday (April 1)
  • Tax Day (April 15)
  • Confederate Memorial Day (April 22)

Weather in Selma in May

Temperatures on an average day in Selma in May

The average temperature in Selma in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 85°F (29°C) to a low of 62°F (16°C). Some would describe it as very warm, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in Selma, July, has days with highs of 94°F (34°C) and lows of 72°F (22°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 56°F (14°C) and lows of 36°F (2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Selma in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
85°F
highs
62°F
lows

General weather summary

Very warm, humid but cool
Feels like
26%
Chance of rain
0.155 in
Amount
8.7 mph
Wind speed
70%
Humidity
13.8 hrs
Daylight length
5:50 AM
Sunrise
7:38 PM
Sunset
54%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 85°F (29°C) and a low of 62°F (16°C), it generally feels very warm, humid but cool. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Selma in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Selma has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Selma that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Selma for May.
Edmund Pettus Bridge
1. Edmund Pettus Bridge
4.7
(1328)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
The site of 1965's Bloody Sunday conflict is a national landmark honoring the civil rights movement.
National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
2. National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
4.6
(497)
National museum
Museums
Modest site for artifacts & information on African-American voting rights & women’s suffrage.
Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
3. Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
4.7
(166)
Park
Sights & Landmarks
New Live Oak Cemetery
4. New Live Oak Cemetery
4.3
(6)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Brown Chapel AME Church
5. Brown Chapel AME Church
4.8
(180)
Methodist church
Sights & Landmarks
Historic, Romanesque-Revival-style church, built in 1908 known as a civil rights-era landmark.
Selma Interpretive Center of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
6. Selma Interpretive Center of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
4.6
(129)
Museum
History Museums
Old Depot Museum
7. Old Depot Museum
4.4
(46)
Local history museum
Museums
Slavery & Civil War Museum
8. Slavery & Civil War Museum
4.1
(73)
Museum of space history
Museums
Sturdivant Hall Museum
9. Sturdivant Hall Museum
4.8
(63)
Natural history museum
Museums
Vaughan Smitherman Museum
10. Vaughan Smitherman Museum
4.5
(30)
Museum
History museum
Vaughan Smitherman Museum
11. Vaughan Smitherman Museum
4.5
(30)
Museum
History museum
Junebugg's Flea & Antique Mall
12. Junebugg's Flea & Antique Mall
4.2
(278)
Flea market
Shopping
905 Gallery
13. 905 Gallery
4.9
(9)
Art gallery
Shopping
Paul M. Grist State Park
14. Paul M. Grist State Park
4.6
(193)
State park
Nature & Parks
Large park for camping & hiking, plus a 100-acre lake for swimming, boating & fishing.
Junebugg's Flea & Antique Mall
15. Junebugg's Flea & Antique Mall
4.2
(278)
Flea market
Shopping
Selma
16. Selma
Nightlife
Bars & Clubs
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, in the Black Belt region of south central Alabama and extending to the west. Located on the banks of the Alabama River, the city has a population of 17,971 as of the 2020 census. About 80% of the population is African-American. Wikipedia.

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