Weather in May in Florida
Are you planning a trip a to Florida in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Florida in May?
Florida is a region in the United States of America. In May, Florida experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Layton at 23°C to very warm in Lake Wales at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Lake Wales and 20°C in Layton. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clearwater Beach with an average of 52 mm to high rainfall in Boynton Beach with 156 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kissimmee enjoys approximately 300 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Florida, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Florida's yearly weather, check out our Florida climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Florida?
Kissimmee
In May Kissimmee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Orlando
In May Orlando generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Destin
In May Destin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Miami Beach
In May Miami Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Miami
In May Miami generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Florida, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Florida?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kissimmee, May might be a good time to visit Florida.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Kissimmee. On the other hand, the months of June and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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