Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States in May
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
9.5h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°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
May78mm average rain
May is one of Fort Walton Beach's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary, April to May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.5 hours average sun
May is one of Fort Walton Beach'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
May25°C average sea
May is close to Fort Walton Beach's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May81 weather score
May is one of Fort Walton Beach's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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