Weather in Miami in May
May in Miami is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In United States, this is how Miami actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, May sits in the middle of Miami's year.
- Average temp
- 27°C
23–31°C
- Rainfall
- 157 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Miami. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Miami is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Miami in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Miami
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Miami
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Miami
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FAQs about Miami
Climate averages for Miami, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Miami is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 267 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
