Florida Keys in May
May is one of the best months to visit Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 84°F and about a 36% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
Florida Keys month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+73°F
- FebA-74°F
- MarA-77°F
- AprA-78°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-84°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugA-86°F
- SepB86°F
- OctA-82°F
- NovA-79°F
- DecA-76°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in Florida Keys in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef Club | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Playa Largo Resort & Spa | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Casa Morada | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA- |
| Hawks Cay Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Parmer's Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Casa Marina Key West | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Reach Key West | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Florida Keys?
- May is one of the best months to visit Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 84°F and about a 36% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Florida Keys in May?
- Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Florida Keys?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Florida Keys in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Florida Keys: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.