Orlando, FL weather in May
In May, Orlando sees highs around 88°F and lows around 66°F: hot and often humid, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 8:00 pm | 6:28 am / 8:18 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 13.8 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 am70°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Orlando Executive Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 4.0 in; a dry May brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202000: average high 91°F
- Coolest May1993: average high 86°F
- Wettest May2009: 14.6 in
- Driest May2007: 0.5 in
- Highest reading99°F (May 28, 2000)
- Lowest reading48°F (May 7, 2017)
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 | 84°F | 88°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 66°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.6 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from April and +3°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Palm Coast, FL73 mi · high 83°F · 7 wet days
How Orlando ranks in May
- Normal high23rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days153rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 339
What to pack for Orlando in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 18 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
May has 1 heating degree days and 383 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Orlando in May?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 99°F (May 28, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Orlando in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (14.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.5 in).
Is May a good time to visit Orlando?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Orlando (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Orlando Intl Airport (USW00012815), 7.9 mi SSE of the city center, 90 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Orlando Executive Airport (USW00012841), 2.8 mi E of the city center, 108 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Executive Airport (722053-12841), 2.8 mi ENE of the city center, 104 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.