Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Gainesville, Florida, United States in May
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
91mm
Sun
9.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
83
Very good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Compare Gainesville, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May91mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Gainesville's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.7 hours average sun
May is one of Gainesville's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May83 weather score
May is one of Gainesville's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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