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Miami in May
Miami edges warmer than April, with highs of 82°F (28°C), lows of 77°F (25°C) and about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 77°F (25°C).
Humidity averages 75%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 5.3 in (135 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Humidity season begins: 75% on average, up from 73% in April.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in April to 75/100.
- May sits inside the Dec – May window our Florida Keys Adventure route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 82°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Miami in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Joe's Stone Crab
South Beach institution since 1913, famous for stone crab claws and key lime pie.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–May.
Versailles Restaurant
Landmark Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1971.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
1916 Italian Renaissance-style villa with formal gardens on Biscayne Bay.
Art Deco Welcome Center
Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.
Wynwood Walls
Outdoor gallery of large murals by international street artists.
Nearby in May
- Key Largo in May~49 mi · highs 82°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Everglades in May~55 mi · highs 83°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in May~101 mi · highs 81°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Key West in May~130 mi · highs 81°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
These averages also cover Downtown Miami & Bayfront and South Beach.
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.
Miami in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Miami?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 90 in November – April. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain. May is inside the Dec – May window our Florida Keys Adventure route recommends.
How hot is Miami in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in May?
Yes: about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.2 in (1327 mm).
What should I pack for Miami in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Florida Keys Adventure Dec – May
Planning Miami in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.