Monthly climate guide
Miami weather in May
Expect hot weather in Miami in May: afternoons reach about 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 25°C (77°F). Around 149 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Rain is above Miami's usual level, by about 36%.
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 25°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Humidity near 75% makes 28°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
149 mm
wet
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
56%
cloud · often cloudy
Miami weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 74°F | 20°C / 68°F | 58 mm | 75% | 60% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 21°C / 70°F | 44 mm | 76% | 47% |
| March | 25°C / 76°F | 22°C / 71°F | 40 mm | 72% | 46% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 75°F | 83 mm | 74% | 51% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 149 mm | 75% | 56% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 173 mm | 77% | 69% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 82°F | 158 mm | 76% | 63% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 83°F | 175 mm | 77% | 63% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 82°F | 164 mm | 78% | 64% |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 144 mm | 77% | 55% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 74°F | 73 mm | 76% | 47% |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 54 mm | 77% | 52% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Miami?
Our Miami guide recommends: November to April, outside the hot, humid, and hurricane-prone summer and early autumn months.
Check the Atlantic hurricane season (June–November) if booking a summer trip — it can affect flights and outdoor plans with little notice.
Best time to visit Miami →Other United States cities in May
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Miami in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Miami?
May is one of the wetter months in Miami, with about 149 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Miami in May?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 25°C (77°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Miami in May?
Miami typically gets around 149 mm of rain in May — wet.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
November to April, outside the hot, humid, and hurricane-prone summer and early autumn months.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Miami (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.