May weather forecast
Florida, USA

May ushers in a definitive turn towards the warmer months in Florida. In northern regions, encompassing cities like Tallahassee and Jacksonville, temperatures typically settle between 65°F (18.3°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). Conversely, in the southern belt, including locales like Miami and Key West, the thermometer often reads between 78°F (25.6°C) and 83°F (28.3°C).

When juxtaposed with April, May exhibits an enhanced warmth, nudging the state closer to its characteristic summer heat. The duration of daylight continues to stretch, and nights become progressively warmer, signaling the decline of spring and the onset of summer.

The phenomena of snow and frost are entirely absent in May. Any residual morning fog from the earlier months has now almost entirely receded, ushering in clear mornings and brilliantly sunny afternoons.

May also marks the beginning of the wet season for Florida. The frequency and intensity of rain showers increase, setting the stage for the peak rainy months that lie ahead. Thunderstorms start to make their presence felt, especially in the afternoons, becoming a common feature for the state. Despite the commencement of the wet season, the rainfall in May is still moderate when contrasted with the torrential downpours that the subsequent months of June and July often bring.

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• Miami - May »
  In Miami, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.7 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation. In Miami, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.
• Lake Buena Vista - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Lake Buena Vista sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT. In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.
• Orlando - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Orlando, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT. In Orlando in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Tampa - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 69%, May is the least humid month in Tampa. With an average relative humidity of 69%, May is the least humid month in Tampa.
• Jacksonville - May »
  Entering May, Jacksonville notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) to a still warm 85.5°F (29.7°C). In Jacksonville, Florida, in May, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Tallahassee - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 72%, May is the least humid month in Tallahassee, Florida. In Tallahassee during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.
• Fort Lauderdale - May »
  In Fort Lauderdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation. In Fort Lauderdale, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.
• Gainesville - May »
  In Gainesville, Florida, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Gainesville, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:06 pm.
• Sarasota - May »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Sarasota are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%. The months with the lowest humidity in Sarasota are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Naples - May »
  On the first day of May in Naples sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. In Naples, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 21.69" (551mm) of precipitation.
• Pensacola - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Pensacola, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT. In Pensacola in May, the average water temperature is 76.6°F (24.8°C).
• Daytona Beach - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Daytona Beach sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT. In Daytona Beach, Florida, in May, the average water temperature is 76.8°F (24.9°C).