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May climate

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May in Palm Beach

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Hot days and good sunshine.

Good overall

Early to mid

Daytime high

85°F

Lows around 73°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

6.5 h/day

Air feel

Humid

Sea temp

80°F

Great for swimming

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Temperature

Hot by day, warm at night.

85°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 12 wet days, more than in most months.

39%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Good sunshine this month.

6.6 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Warm days, with humid periods.

78%May Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 77°.

CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours

Clear sky

Partly cloudy skies this month.

55%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

7 mphMay Light breeze

Sea temperature

80°FMay sea temp

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning78°F

Feels 81°F

Rain14%

Cloud43%

Humid airHigh

Sun intensityModerate

Midday84°F

Feels 86°F

Rain22%

Cloud49%

Humid airHigh

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon84°F

Rain31%

Cloud53%

Humid airHigh

Sun intensityStrong

Early evening80°F

Feels 82°F

Rain19%

Cloud51%

Humid airHigh

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Palm Beach with Key West.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 19, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Sea°F

Jan

1.5

4.6

Feb

1.6

5.4

Mar

2.2

5.9

Apr

2.2

6.3

May

3.8

6.6

Jun

7.3

4.6

Jul

6.3

4.5

Aug

6.6

4.1

Sep

6.9

3.8

Oct

3.5

4.8

Nov

1.6

5.0

Dec

1.4

4.7

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	73	60	1.5	6	4.6	72	75
Feb	76	62	1.6	6	5.4	72	74
Mar	79	65	2.2	7	5.9	68	75
Apr	82	69	2.2	7	6.3	68	77
May	85	73	3.8	12	6.6	71	80
Jun	87	76	7.3	22	4.6	78	83
Jul	88	78	6.3	23	4.5	79	85
Aug	88	78	6.6	24	4.1	79	86
Sep	87	77	6.9	22	3.8	80	85
Oct	83	74	3.5	11	4.8	76	83
Nov	79	68	1.6	6	5.0	74	80
Dec	75	64	1.4	6	4.7	75	77