Late spring · Weather & things to do
Amelia Island in May
Amelia Island warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 73°F in April, with lows of 72°F (22°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 72°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 72°F (22°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (90 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Amelia Island's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 63/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from April.
- Comfort holds steady from April (86 → 84/100).
- Our St. Augustine & Amelia Island route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amelia Island in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Timoti's Seafood Shak
Casual local seafood counter a block off Centre Street, known for local wild-caught shrimp and fish tacos.
Why now May scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Palace Saloon
Florida's oldest continuously operating bar, open since 1903 behind a carved mahogany bar on Centre Street.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Fort Clinch State Park
Brick 19th-century fort at the island's north tip, with costumed garrison programs, beach and maritime-forest trails.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Egans Creek Greenway
About 300 acres of salt marsh and trails through the middle of the island, good for walking, cycling and wading birds.
Main Beach Park
Fernandina Beach's main public beach on the Atlantic, with a long boardwalk and wide, firm sand.
Nearby in May
- Jacksonville Beach in May~27 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank in May~27 mi · highs 88°F, 3.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- St. Augustine in May~54 mi · highs 81°F, 4.2 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Savannah in May~100 mi · highs 84°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amelia Island in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Amelia Island?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain.
How hot is Amelia Island in May?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 72°F (22°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amelia Island in May?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.6 in (1184 mm).
What should I pack for Amelia Island in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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