Month guide · Miami · United States
Miami in May
What May is really like in Miami: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Heat and humidity rise and the rainy season starts late in the month; the Formula 1 race weekend fills hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Miami: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with April (28°C (82°F)), May is warmer; by June highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:59
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and warm with low humidity: peak season for beaches and events such as Art Basel, with the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium (usually early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · South Beach
Art Deco Historic District
Walk Ocean Drive by day, then Collins and Washington Avenues after dark, when the neon signs are lit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Photo spot
Gallery · Wynwood
Wynwood Walls
Opened in 2009, the Wynwood Walls is an outdoor gallery of large murals by international street artists, refreshed regularly, at the centre of a district where almost every warehouse wall is painted.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Photo spot
- Iconic
- Food
Palace · Coconut Grove
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Arrive at opening to see the gardens and the bayfront terrace before tour groups arrive.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Little Havana
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) is the spine of Little Havana: cigar shops with rollers at work, walk-up windows serving tiny cups of Cuban coffee and Máximo Gómez Park, where older men play dominoes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Free
- After dark
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Miami.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Miami?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Miami in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Miami?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat and humidity rise and the rainy season starts late in the month; the Formula 1 race weekend fills hotels.
+How warm is Miami in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Miami in May?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.