May weather in Lakeland, FL
The average temperature in Lakeland in May is 78.2°F (66.9°F–89.5°F). Average precipitation: 3.80 inches.
May is a spring month in Lakeland, and is warmer than the annual average of 73.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 24m. For travel, May is hot.
Avg High
89.5°F
Avg Low
66.9°F
Precipitation
3.80 in
Daylight
13h 24m
May records in Lakeland
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.9°F (2010) | 51.1°F (1999) | 0.92 in (2022) |
| May 2 | 93.9°F (2010) | 51.1°F (1999) | 3.90 in (2014) |
| May 3 | 96.1°F (2002) | 54.0°F (1998) | 1.11 in (2019) |
| May 4 | 96.1°F (2002) | 55.9°F (1999) | 1.21 in (2016) |
| May 5 | 96.1°F (2021) | 53.1°F (2013) | 0.43 in (2016) |
| May 6 | 93.9°F (1999) | 55.9°F (1997) | 2.00 in (2018) |
| May 7 | 93.9°F (2022) | 52.0°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2018) |
| May 8 | 95.0°F (2024) | 52.0°F (2007) | 0.64 in (1999) |
| May 9 | 95.0°F (2009) | 57.9°F (2013) | 2.04 in (2006) |
| May 10 | 96.1°F (2009) | 57.9°F (2001) | 1.72 in (2025) |
| May 11 | 96.1°F (2017) | 57.9°F (2001) | 0.63 in (2014) |
| May 12 | 95.0°F (2011) | 57.0°F (2001) | 1.76 in (2025) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (2011) | 55.0°F (2006) | 1.16 in (2009) |
| May 14 | 93.9°F (2015) | 54.0°F (2013) | 2.03 in (2007) |
| May 15 | 95.0°F (2025) | 59.0°F (2013) | 2.15 in (2024) |
| May 16 | 96.1°F (2025) | 60.1°F (1998) | 0.92 in (2018) |
| May 17 | 96.1°F (2024) | 55.9°F (2014) | 4.14 in (2018) |
| May 18 | 96.1°F (2024) | 57.0°F (2006) | 1.73 in (2003) |
| May 19 | 96.1°F (2017) | 59.0°F (2001) | 1.70 in (2023) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (2015) | 57.9°F (2007) | 2.25 in (2003) |
| May 21 | 96.1°F (2015) | 57.9°F (2007) | 1.04 in (2022) |
| May 22 | 96.1°F (2015) | 61.0°F (2002) | 3.58 in (2009) |
| May 23 | 96.1°F (2015) | 61.0°F (2002) | 1.14 in (2013) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (2015) | 62.1°F (2002) | 1.23 in (2023) |
| May 25 | 96.1°F (2024) | 62.1°F (2002) | 1.11 in (2025) |
| May 26 | 97.0°F (2000) | 59.0°F (2017) | 3.50 in (2023) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (2000) | 59.0°F (2017) | 1.26 in (2022) |
| May 28 | 97.0°F (2000) | 57.9°F (2017) | 0.79 in (2012) |
| May 29 | 97.0°F (2024) | 64.0°F (2008) | 1.12 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 97.0°F (2019) | 64.0°F (1997) | 2.39 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (2001) | 64.9°F (2007) | 1.33 in (2018) |