The climate in Gainesville during May can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Gainesville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
| Average temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.5°C 76.2°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Gainesville with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gainesville in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | July | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 56mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.9°C 66°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 193mm 7.6ins |