Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast in May
May is one of the best months to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 53% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanC-60°F
- FebC-61°F
- MarB-69°F
- AprB+74°F
- MayA-80°F
- JunA-86°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugA-87°F
- SepB+85°F
- OctA-77°F
- NovB+71°F
- DecC+65°F
April: B+ · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, July and October, and the weakest are January and February.
Best beaches in Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Beach Rentals (Bolivar) | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Surfside Beach Rentals | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA |
| Hotel Galvez & Spa | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA |
| The San Luis Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA |
| Hilton Galveston Island Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA |
| Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On The Beach | A- | SatB+SunB+MonB+TueAWedA |
| Moody Gardens Hotel | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Galveston West End Beach Rentals | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
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
Elsewhere in Florida & the Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida (A) usually grades higher in May. Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- May is one of the best months to visit Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 53% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast in May?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Galveston & the Upper Texas Coast in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually January and November.
Plan it
- Upper Texas Coast: 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 8 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.