The weather in May in Ocean City
It's warm in May in Ocean City with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 22°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Ocean City. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Ocean City, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2018, Ocean City reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Ocean City
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ocean City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Ocean City | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 28°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 30°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 16°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 91 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 12 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Ocean City with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ocean City is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Ocean City, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Ocean City
Temperature in May in Ocean City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ocean City, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Ocean City
Total precipitation in May in Ocean City over the years
Daily UV index in May in Ocean City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ocean City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Ocean City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ocean City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.