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Miami in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Miami in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
70/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#7
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Miami · MayPhoto: Robbschultz69 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26 | 23 | 10 | 77 | 7.8 | 73 | 4.7 | 26 | 84 |
| May (selected) | 28 | 25 | 16 | 120 | 8.2 | 74 | 4.1 | 27 | 70 |
| June | 29 | 27 | 25 | 218 | 7.6 | 78 | 3.5 | 28 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (70/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +14 | -1.6 °C | -2 °C | -5.7 | -43.2 mm | -0.4 h | -1.3 % | +0.5 m/s | -1.3 °C |
| June | -12 | +1.3 °C | +1.8 °C | +8.9 | +97.1 mm | -0.6 h | +3.5 % | -0.6 m/s | +1.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Miami in May?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Miami in May?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Miami in May?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 120 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
By the climate score, February, March, April and December are the strongest months for Miami. For a beach trip: February, March, April and November. May is not among them.