May weather in Gainesville, FL
The average temperature in Gainesville in May is 75.0°F (62.6°F–87.4°F). Average precipitation: 3.08 inches.
May is a spring month in Gainesville, and is warmer than the annual average of 69.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 29m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
87.4°F
Avg Low
62.6°F
Precipitation
3.08 in
Daylight
13h 29m
May records in Gainesville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.0°F (1962) | 48.0°F (2000) | 1.44 in (1991) |
| May 2 | 96.1°F (1990) | 46.0°F (1963) | 1.52 in (2013) |
| May 3 | 95.0°F (2002) | 48.0°F (1999) | 3.29 in (1967) |
| May 4 | 97.0°F (2002) | 52.0°F (1999) | 3.01 in (1994) |
| May 5 | 93.9°F (2012) | 45.0°F (2004) | 2.13 in (2019) |
| May 6 | 93.9°F (2012) | 46.9°F (2016) | 0.35 in (1989) |
| May 7 | 93.9°F (2012) | 48.0°F (1962) | 1.76 in (1966) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (1962) | 42.1°F (1992) | 0.85 in (1966) |
| May 9 | 95.0°F (1962) | 46.9°F (1992) | 1.34 in (1966) |
| May 10 | 95.0°F (1962) | 46.9°F (1984) | 0.67 in (2020) |
| May 11 | 96.1°F (2011) | 48.9°F (1969) | 2.58 in (1968) |
| May 12 | 98.1°F (2011) | 48.9°F (1989) | 1.11 in (2023) |
| May 13 | 97.0°F (1967) | 48.0°F (1989) | 1.92 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 97.0°F (1967) | 45.0°F (2013) | 2.52 in (2011) |
| May 15 | 97.0°F (1985) | 46.9°F (2021) | 1.31 in (2014) |
| May 16 | 95.0°F (2017) | 48.9°F (2021) | 0.52 in (1963) |
| May 17 | 95.0°F (2017) | 46.9°F (2006) | 1.51 in (2016) |
| May 18 | 95.0°F (1998) | 48.9°F (1984) | 0.69 in (2009) |
| May 19 | 93.9°F (1960) | 52.0°F (2011) | 1.56 in (2002) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (1998) | 48.0°F (2007) | 3.42 in (1985) |
| May 21 | 98.1°F (1962) | 51.1°F (2002) | 1.62 in (2023) |
| May 22 | 97.0°F (2011) | 50.0°F (1994) | 3.54 in (1967) |
| May 23 | 97.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (1993) | 1.06 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 97.0°F (2019) | 50.0°F (2001) | 2.02 in (2017) |
| May 25 | 99.0°F (2019) | 53.1°F (1967) | 0.45 in (1984) |
| May 26 | 100.0°F (2019) | 53.1°F (2013) | 1.70 in (1960) |
| May 27 | 102.0°F (2019) | 55.0°F (2008) | 1.07 in (2020) |
| May 28 | 100.9°F (2019) | 48.0°F (1961) | 3.25 in (2012) |
| May 29 | 99.0°F (2019) | 53.1°F (1988) | 1.66 in (2012) |
| May 30 | 99.0°F (2019) | 55.9°F (1961) | 1.57 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (2004) | 53.1°F (1984) | 1.29 in (1991) |