May weather in Lake Placid, FL
The average temperature in Lake Placid in May is 76.3°F (62.2°F–90.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.36 inches.
May is a spring month in Lake Placid, and is warmer than the annual average of 72.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 28.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 21m. For travel, May is hot.
Avg High
90.3°F
Avg Low
62.2°F
Precipitation
4.36 in
Daylight
13h 21m
May records in Lake Placid
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 95.0°F (1986) | 41.0°F (1992) | 1.01 in (2013) |
| May 2 | 95.0°F (1971) | 45.0°F (1987) | 1.39 in (2013) |
| May 3 | 96.1°F (1975) | 44.1°F (1998) | 1.67 in (2014) |
| May 4 | 97.0°F (2002) | 45.0°F (1992) | 2.69 in (2004) |
| May 5 | 96.1°F (2002) | 44.1°F (1971) | 1.36 in (1995) |
| May 6 | 96.1°F (1984) | 45.0°F (1983) | 0.78 in (1978) |
| May 7 | 98.1°F (1999) | 42.1°F (2016) | 2.37 in (1978) |
| May 8 | 95.0°F (1975) | 36.0°F (1992) | 0.93 in (2022) |
| May 9 | 97.0°F (1971) | 41.0°F (1992) | 0.64 in (2012) |
| May 10 | 98.1°F (2009) | 39.9°F (1992) | 1.69 in (1999) |
| May 11 | 99.0°F (2009) | 41.0°F (1992) | 0.96 in (1987) |
| May 12 | 100.0°F (2017) | 46.9°F (1989) | 2.58 in (2019) |
| May 13 | 96.1°F (1971) | 44.1°F (2008) | 1.65 in (1997) |
| May 14 | 97.0°F (1995) | 48.0°F (1977) | 2.78 in (2011) |
| May 15 | 97.0°F (2024) | 48.9°F (1978) | 2.58 in (1969) |
| May 16 | 97.0°F (1985) | 50.0°F (1998) | 2.12 in (1975) |
| May 17 | 97.0°F (1981) | 42.1°F (1998) | 1.90 in (2018) |
| May 18 | 99.0°F (1981) | 46.9°F (2006) | 2.76 in (2016) |
| May 19 | 99.0°F (1995) | 48.0°F (2011) | 2.12 in (2016) |
| May 20 | 97.0°F (1981) | 48.0°F (2000) | 2.18 in (1999) |
| May 21 | 97.0°F (2001) | 52.0°F (2000) | 1.27 in (2008) |
| May 22 | 98.1°F (1985) | 44.1°F (1993) | 1.70 in (1989) |
| May 23 | 97.0°F (2015) | 46.9°F (1994) | 1.78 in (2001) |
| May 24 | 96.1°F (1998) | 51.1°F (2021) | 1.49 in (1982) |
| May 25 | 98.1°F (2024) | 35.1°F (1986) | 1.82 in (1970) |
| May 26 | 99.0°F (2024) | 46.9°F (1979) | 0.94 in (2003) |
| May 27 | 100.0°F (2024) | 50.0°F (1983) | 1.97 in (1996) |
| May 28 | 99.0°F (2024) | 54.0°F (2017) | 2.15 in (1978) |
| May 29 | 98.1°F (2000) | 57.0°F (2002) | 2.53 in (2020) |
| May 30 | 100.0°F (1973) | 51.1°F (1971) | 1.95 in (2010) |
| May 31 | 99.0°F (1973) | 48.9°F (1971) | 2.05 in (1973) |