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The weather in May in Tampa

It's hot in May in Tampa with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 24°C.

May is a good month to be in Tampa for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Tampa, 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 37°C in 2017, Tampa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Tampa is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Tampa

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tampa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Tampa New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 33°C 28°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 83 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Tampa with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 23°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 Tampa is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°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 9 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 Tampa, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Tampa

Temperature in May in Tampa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Tampa, 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 Tampa

Total precipitation in May in Tampa over the years

Daily UV index in May in Tampa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tampa, 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.

Weather experiences in May in Tampa

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Average weather in Tampa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tampa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.