If you plan to visit West Palm Beach in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 132 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
132 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: West Palm Beach has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in West Palm Beach in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in West Palm Beach for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is West Palm Beach warm or cold in May?
West Palm Beach is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +20°C to +23°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 West Palm Beach:
Climate in West Palm Beach in May
West Palm Beach weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+14°C
+17°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+35°C
Rainfall
100 mm
132 mm
202 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
78%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
2
Cloudy days
10
8
3
Rainy days
14
18
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 132 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
Wind speed in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in West Palm Beach based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 198 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 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:
West Palm Beach wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 226 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in West Palm Beach?
This is the weather in West Palm Beach in May 2024:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
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+31°C
3 May
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+30°C
4 May
☀️
+28°C
5 May
☁️
+29°C
6 May
☁️
+29°C
7 May
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+27°C
8 May
☁️
+28°C
9 May
☀️
+30°C
10 May
☀️
+31°C
11 May
☁️
+29°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☁️
+29°C
14 May
☁️
+30°C
15 May
☁️
+29°C
16 May
☀️
+30°C
17 May
☁️
+32°C
18 May
☀️
+31°C
19 May
🌧️
+31°C
20 May
☁️
+31°C
21 May
☁️
+31°C
22 May
☁️
+31°C
23 May
🌧️
+30°C
24 May
🌧️
+30°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
🌧️
+29°C
27 May
☁️
+29°C
28 May
🌧️
+31°C
29 May
☁️
+30°C
30 May
☁️
+30°C
31 May
🌧️
+28°C
In May 2024 West Palm Beach had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how West Palm Beach climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in West Palm Beach in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+26°C) and the highest in 2023 (+29°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 1083 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2718 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in West Palm Beach in May:
Is May a good time to visit West Palm Beach?
It’s always a good time to visit West Palm Beach, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in West Palm Beach in May?
May is warm in West Palm Beach. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is West Palm Beach rainy in May?
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in West Palm Beach in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in West Palm Beach, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
