Gainesville, FL weather in May
In May, Gainesville sees highs around 87°F and lows around 63°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. Rain falls on about 7 days.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 16
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 8:05 pm | 6:29 am / 8:24 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am64°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cross City Airport (47 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more11 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more16 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry May brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202019: average high 93°F
- Coolest May2005: average high 83°F
- Wettest May2018: 8.4 in
- Driest May2004: 0.5 in
- Highest reading102°F (May 27, 2019)
- Lowest reading42°F (May 8, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 87°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 63°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.6 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from April and +3°F into June.
How Gainesville ranks in May
- Normal high28th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days109th driest of 378
- Comfortable days309th most of 339
What to pack for Gainesville in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 16 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 3 heating degree days and 313 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in May?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 102°F (May 27, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in May?
About 7 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.5 in).
Is May a good time to visit Gainesville?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (48 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 11 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Gainesville Rgnl Airport (USW00012816), 4.1 mi NE of the city center, 123 ft (55 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: High Springs (USC00083956), 20 mi NW of the city center, 65 ft (113 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Cross City Airport (USW00012833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cross City Airport (722120-12833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).