Are you considering a trip to Orlando in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 86 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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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Orlando has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Orlando in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Orlando for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.
Is Orlando warm or cold in May?
Orlando is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +68°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 Orlando:
Climate in Orlando in May
Orlando weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+86°F
+90°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+50°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+100°F
Rainfall
72 mm
86 mm
180 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
67%
69%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
10
3
Cloudy days
7
5
2
Rainy days
9
9
10
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 +82°F to +86°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 72 mm to 86 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in April to 10 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Orlando in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Orlando is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Orlando based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Orlando wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 195 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Orlando?
This is the weather in Orlando in May 2023:
1 May
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+86°F
2 May
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+88°F
3 May
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+86°F
4 May
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+88°F
5 May
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+87°F
6 May
🌧️
+83°F
7 May
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+83°F
8 May
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+88°F
9 May
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+90°F
10 May
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+93°F
11 May
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+92°F
12 May
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+90°F
13 May
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+88°F
14 May
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+90°F
15 May
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+91°F
16 May
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+91°F
17 May
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+92°F
18 May
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+93°F
19 May
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+91°F
20 May
🌧️
+90°F
21 May
☀️
+90°F
22 May
🌧️
+91°F
23 May
🌧️
+90°F
24 May
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+82°F
25 May
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+85°F
26 May
🌧️
+82°F
27 May
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+84°F
28 May
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+88°F
29 May
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+86°F
30 May
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+89°F
31 May
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+86°F
In May 2023 Orlando had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Orlando climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Orlando in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+78°F) and the highest in 2023 (+85°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2396 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Orlando in May:
Is May a good time to visit Orlando?
May is a really good time to go to Orlando. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Orlando.
Can you sunbathe in Orlando in May?
May is warm in Orlando. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Orlando rainy in May?
Orlando 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 Orlando in May?
The amount of sunny days in Orlando during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Orlando, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.