Planning a trip to Miami in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 98 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Miami has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Miami in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Miami for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +66°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.
Is Miami warm or cold in May?
Miami is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Miami:
Climate in Miami in May
Miami weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+84°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+52°F
+57°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+97°F
+97°F
Rainfall
58 mm
98 mm
162 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
70%
75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
2
Cloudy days
19
18
14
Rainy days
5
8
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +84°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 98 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 70%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Miami in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Miami is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Miami based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 133 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Miami wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 162 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Miami?
This is the weather in Miami in May 2023:
1 May
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+83°F
2 May
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+83°F
3 May
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+84°F
4 May
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+86°F
5 May
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+88°F
6 May
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+91°F
7 May
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+92°F
8 May
☁️
+91°F
9 May
☀️
+86°F
10 May
☁️
+83°F
11 May
☁️
+83°F
12 May
☀️
+81°F
13 May
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+84°F
14 May
☁️
+87°F
15 May
☁️
+88°F
16 May
🌧️
+87°F
17 May
☀️
+87°F
18 May
☀️
+89°F
19 May
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+90°F
20 May
🌧️
+89°F
21 May
☁️
+88°F
22 May
☁️
+87°F
23 May
☁️
+88°F
24 May
☁️
+87°F
25 May
☁️
+87°F
26 May
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+87°F
27 May
☁️
+89°F
28 May
☁️
+88°F
29 May
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+88°F
30 May
🌧️
+86°F
31 May
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+84°F
In May 2023 Miami had 6 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Miami climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Miami in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+81°F) and the highest in 2017 (+90°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 607 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Miami in May:
Is May a good time to visit Miami?
May is a really good time to go to Miami. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Miami.
Can you sunbathe in Miami in May?
May is warm in Miami. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Miami rainy in May?
Miami is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Miami in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Miami in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Miami, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.