Weather in Orlando in May

How May compares

May is the 4th warmest month of the year in Orlando and ranks 15th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within United States it is 2nd of 6 (United States in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Orlando is 13.5°C warmer by day and 11.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Orlando peaks at 30.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.3°C or more. About 96% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.0°C; one night in ten drops to 16.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 37.6°C (2019-05-28) and the coldest night 10.2°C (1992-05-08).

Rain in May

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 74 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2018 with 315 mm, the driest 2000 with 12 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:35 and sets about 20:09 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 45%.

Is May a good time to visit Orlando?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Orlando on our scoring are April, November, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Expect summer heat, not spring warmth

Orlando’s average daytime high is 30°C, compared with 17°C in London in May, so pack for summer rather than a typical British spring. Temperatures reach 30°C on 56% of days, while the hottest days can reach 33°C or more. That makes long stretches outdoors around midday potentially tiring, especially with humidity averaging 69%. Lightweight clothing, sun protection and regular breaks in the shade are sensible priorities. Put more demanding outdoor plans earlier in the day and leave yourself flexibility when the heat feels too much. Average night lows of 20°C mean evenings remain warm, though a light layer is useful for cooler nights.

Allow for rain without writing off outdoor plans

May is wet enough that a completely rain-free holiday is not a sensible expectation. About 10 days have measurable rain, so carry a lightweight waterproof and keep some plans that do not depend on staying outdoors. A rainy day does not necessarily mean rain throughout the day, but the monthly figures cannot tell you exactly when a dry spell will fall. There is still about 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, making sun protection just as important as rain cover. The balance suits travellers who are happy to adjust their schedule; it is less appealing if reliable dry weather is your main reason for going.