Southeast Region in May

Spring and fall own the Southeast—March through May and September through November deliver perfect weather without the summer swamp conditions. Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington DC around late March, while azaleas explode across Savannah in April. Summer means humidity that feels like wearing a wet blanket, but beach towns like Myrtle Beach and Gulf Shores hit their stride. Air conditioning becomes your religion from June through August. Fall brings comfortable temps and stunning mountain colors in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway—peak foliage hits mid-October. Winter varies wildly—Miami stays warm while Nashville can see snow. Hurricane season runs June through November, with peak activity in August and September. Book accommodations early for spring festival season—Charleston's Food and Wine Festival in March fills hotels months ahead. College football season brings crowds and higher prices to SEC cities like Athens and Tuscaloosa from August through December.