Late spring · Weather & things to do
St. Augustine in May
St. Augustine warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 75°F in April, with lows of 70°F (21°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 70°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
Lows average 70°F (21°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.2 in (107 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in April to 82/100.
- 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 clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in St. Augustine in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
St. George Street
Pedestrian street through the colonial quarter, lined with shops, cafes and reconstructed Spanish houses.
Why now May scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Castillo de San Marcos
Spanish coquina-stone fort completed in 1695, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, on Matanzas Bay.
Lightner Museum
Gilded Age collections in Flagler's former Hotel Alcazar, built around a palm courtyard and the hotel's old indoor pool.
Columbia Restaurant
St. Augustine branch of Florida's oldest restaurant family, serving Spanish and Cuban dishes on St. George Street since 1983.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 4.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Black-and-white spiral lighthouse from 1874 on Anastasia Island; 219 steps lead to views over the bay and old town.
Nearby in May
- Jacksonville Beach in May~28 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank in May~36 mi · highs 88°F, 3.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Amelia Island in May~54 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Winter Park in May~90 mi · highs 89°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (8°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.
St. Augustine in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit St. Augustine?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 88 in November – April. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
How hot is St. Augustine in May?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 70°F (21°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in St. Augustine in May?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.9 in (1370 mm).
What should I pack for St. Augustine in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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