Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
127mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Showers
Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h 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.
Map
Compare Gulfport, Mississippi, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May28°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.
May127mm average rain
May sits near Gulfport's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsOctober to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.7 hours average sun
May is one of Gulfport's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
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.
May77 weather score
May is one of Gulfport's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.