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Jacksonville in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Jacksonville in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Jacksonville in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Jacksonville in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +29°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 66 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jacksonville has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Jacksonville in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jacksonville for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +28°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.

Is Jacksonville warm or cold in May?

Jacksonville is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +19°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Jacksonville:

Climate in Jacksonville in May

Jacksonville weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+26°C+29°C+32°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+9°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+38°C+39°C
Rainfall
56 mm66 mm125 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%72%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
862
Cloudy days
11105
Rainy days
101217
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +29°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 6 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Jacksonville in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Jacksonville is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Jacksonville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 151 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jacksonville wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 134 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Jacksonville?

This is the weather in Jacksonville in May 2023:
1 May
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+28°C
2 May
☀️
+29°C
3 May
☀️
+27°C
4 May
☀️
+28°C
5 May
☀️
+28°C
6 May
☁️
+23°C
7 May
☁️
+27°C
8 May
☀️
+31°C
9 May
☁️
+31°C
10 May
☀️
+31°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
🌧️
+29°C
14 May
☁️
+30°C
15 May
☁️
+29°C
16 May
☁️
+31°C
17 May
☁️
+30°C
18 May
☀️
+30°C
19 May
🌧️
+29°C
20 May
☁️
+30°C
21 May
☀️
+31°C
22 May
🌧️
+27°C
23 May
🌧️
+26°C
24 May
🌧️
+24°C
25 May
☁️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+23°C
27 May
☁️
+23°C
28 May
☁️
+26°C
29 May
☀️
+30°C
30 May
☁️
+30°C
31 May
☁️
+28°C
In May 2023 Jacksonville had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Jacksonville climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Jacksonville in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+24°C) and the highest in 2015 (+28°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 554 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jacksonville in May:

Is May a good time to visit Jacksonville?

May is a really good time to go to Jacksonville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Jacksonville.

Can you sunbathe in Jacksonville in May?

May is warm in Jacksonville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Jacksonville rainy in May?

Jacksonville is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Jacksonville in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jacksonville in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Jacksonville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jacksonville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.