Planning a trip to Orlando in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 85 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.
85 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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
Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +90°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°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
70 mm
85 mm
181 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
67%
68%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
13
13
7
Cloudy days
12
11
7
Rainy days
5
7
16
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 70 mm to 85 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 68%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 13 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
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 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Orlando is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 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
Total precipitation in May is about 129 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 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 65% chance of precipitation and 196 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 49 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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+89°F
2 May
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+89°F
3 May
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+87°F
4 May
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+91°F
5 May
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+95°F
6 May
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+93°F
7 May
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+90°F
8 May
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+90°F
9 May
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+83°F
10 May
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+82°F
11 May
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+83°F
12 May
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+82°F
13 May
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+87°F
14 May
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+91°F
15 May
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+88°F
16 May
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+90°F
17 May
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+92°F
18 May
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+93°F
19 May
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+92°F
20 May
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+88°F
21 May
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+93°F
22 May
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+93°F
23 May
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+92°F
24 May
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+91°F
25 May
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+91°F
26 May
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+92°F
27 May
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+91°F
28 May
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+92°F
29 May
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+95°F
30 May
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+90°F
31 May
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+89°F
In May 2023 Orlando had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 33%. 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 (+83°F) and the highest in 2019 (+92°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 439 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, 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.