Average weather for Florida in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Florida with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Florida with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Florida is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In May, there is an average of 168 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Florida in May |
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20°C | 22°C | |
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22°C | 28°C | |
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16°C | -5°C | |
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168 mm | 105 mm | |
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7 days | 14 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Florida?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Florida. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2021, Florida reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Florida
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Florida, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Florida
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Florida, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Florida.
Daily UV index in May in Florida
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Florida, 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.
Temperature in May in Florida over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Florida, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Florida over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Florida, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Florida
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Florida. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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