May weather in Gainesville, GA
The average temperature in Gainesville in May is 68.7°F (58.4°F–78.9°F). Average precipitation: 4.01 inches.
May is a spring month in Gainesville, and is warmer than the annual average of 61.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 47m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.9°F
Avg Low
58.4°F
Precipitation
4.01 in
Daylight
13h 47m
May records in Gainesville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 88.0°F (2007) | 46.0°F (2023) | 0.79 in (2002) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (2010) | 45.0°F (1997) | 0.60 in (2004) |
| May 3 | 86.0°F (2007) | 43.0°F (2004) | 2.14 in (2000) |
| May 4 | 84.0°F (2014) | 39.0°F (2004) | 2.16 in (2019) |
| May 5 | 86.0°F (2012) | 39.9°F (2011) | 1.63 in (2013) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (2014) | 43.0°F (2016) | 1.08 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 88.0°F (2004) | 41.0°F (2020) | 1.71 in (2012) |
| May 8 | 88.0°F (2004) | 46.9°F (2017) | 0.87 in (2023) |
| May 9 | 86.0°F (2023) | 37.9°F (2020) | 2.35 in (2024) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (2011) | 41.0°F (2020) | 0.82 in (1998) |
| May 11 | 88.0°F (2011) | 44.1°F (1997) | 1.13 in (2008) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (2018) | 44.1°F (2020) | 1.71 in (2025) |
| May 13 | 90.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (2013) | 1.39 in (2012) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2018) | 46.0°F (2002) | 1.98 in (2014) |
| May 15 | 87.1°F (1998) | 46.0°F (2002) | 0.98 in (2008) |
| May 16 | 87.1°F (2001) | 44.1°F (1997) | 2.39 in (2018) |
| May 17 | 87.1°F (2001) | 44.1°F (1997) | 1.25 in (2003) |
| May 18 | 88.0°F (2001) | 45.0°F (2011) | 2.34 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (2022) | 45.0°F (2002) | 3.06 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (2025) | 48.9°F (2002) | 0.92 in (2023) |
| May 21 | 89.1°F (1998) | 45.0°F (2002) | 1.81 in (2017) |
| May 22 | 91.0°F (2011) | 46.0°F (2002) | 1.41 in (2018) |
| May 23 | 91.0°F (2010) | 46.0°F (2002) | 1.32 in (2022) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (2019) | 48.9°F (2002) | 0.75 in (2009) |
| May 25 | 91.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2013) | 0.63 in (2025) |
| May 26 | 93.0°F (2019) | 51.1°F (2001) | 1.02 in (2011) |
| May 27 | 91.0°F (2019) | 55.0°F (1999) | 0.95 in (2024) |
| May 28 | 91.9°F (2019) | 52.0°F (1997) | 1.27 in (2001) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (2019) | 50.0°F (1997) | 1.31 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (2006) | 54.0°F (2003) | 0.80 in (1998) |
| May 31 | 91.9°F (2011) | 55.0°F (2021) | 1.19 in (2010) |