Southwest Florida in May
May is one of the best months to visit Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 85°F and about a 45% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Southwest Florida month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB72°F
- FebB+75°F
- MarA-80°F
- AprA83°F
- MayA87°F
- JunA-87°F
- JulB+89°F
- AugB89°F
- SepB87°F
- OctA84°F
- NovA-80°F
- DecA-76°F
April: A · May: A · June: A-. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are January and August.
Best beaches in Southwest Florida in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Beach Resorts | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Pink Shell Beach Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Fort Myers Beach Resorts | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Sundial Beach Resort & Spa | A | SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Island Inn Sanibel | A | SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| The Gasparilla Inn & Club | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedB+ |
| LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa | A | SatA-SunA-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.
How it compares
Southwest Florida is among the best-graded beach destinations in May. Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Southwest Florida?
- May is one of the best months to visit Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 85°F and about a 45% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Southwest Florida in May?
- Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Southwest Florida?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Southwest Florida in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually August and September.
Plan it
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 16 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.