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Weather · May

Daytona Beach weather in May

Average highs of 85°F, lows of 66°F and 3.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Daytona Beach’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 85°F and lows of 66°F. That is 5° warmer than April, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
85°F
Average low
66°F
Precipitation
3.7 in
Wet days
7
Sunrise · sunset
6:32 AM · 8:08 PM

May across the year

  1. 69°49°Jan
  2. 72°51°Feb
  3. 76°55°Mar
  4. 80°60°Apr
  5. 85°66°May
  6. 89°72°Jun
  7. 90°74°Jul
  8. 90°74°Aug
  9. 87°73°Sep
  10. 82°67°Oct
  11. 76°58°Nov
  12. 72°52°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 7 days this month.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April80°F60°F2.2 in
May85°F66°F3.7 in
June89°F72°F6.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Daytona Beach in May?

Average highs are 85°F and average lows 66°F, for a daily mean of 76°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Daytona Beach in May?

May averages 3.7 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Daytona Beach in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:32 AM and sets about 8:08 PM, for roughly 13.6 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Daytona Beach?

The mildest months for visiting are February, April, December. May is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Daytona Beach Intl Ap station (3.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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