Tallahassee, FL weather in May
In May, Tallahassee sees highs around 87°F and lows around 63°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. There are about 8 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 8:14 pm | 6:35 am / 8:33 pm |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 14.0 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 am65°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tallahassee (4 mi away); average wind 6 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 more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 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 3.4 in; a dry May brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.5 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, 1991-20201998: average high 92°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 84°F
- Wettest May1991: 9.7 in
- Driest May2000: 0.2 in
- Highest reading100°F (May 28, 2019)
- Lowest reading38°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 | 80°F | 87°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.7 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +4°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA229 mi · high 81°F · 9 wet days
How Tallahassee ranks in May
- Normal high29th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days125th driest of 378
- Comfortable days305th most of 339
What to pack for Tallahassee in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 13 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 4 heating degree days and 320 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tallahassee in May?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 100°F (most recently on May 28, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Tallahassee in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.7 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.2 in).
Is May a good time to visit Tallahassee?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tallahassee (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tallahassee (USW00093805), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 63 ft (141 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tallahassee Regional Airport (722140-93805), 5.2 mi SW of the city center, 56 ft (148 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).