May weather in Ocean City, NJ
The average temperature in Ocean City in May is 62.1°F (54.5°F–69.6°F). Average precipitation: inches.
May is a spring month in Ocean City, and is warmer than the annual average of 56.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 9m. For travel, May is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
69.6°F
Avg Low
54.5°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
14h 9m
May records in Ocean City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (2007) | 37.0°F (2013) | 1.80 in (2014) |
| May 2 | 82.0°F (2010) | 37.0°F (2013) | 0.64 in (2016) |
| May 3 | 82.9°F (2010) | 37.9°F (2005) | 0.72 in (2016) |
| May 4 | 81.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2004) | 0.89 in (2009) |
| May 5 | 84.9°F (2010) | 37.0°F (2003) | 1.25 in (2025) |
| May 6 | 87.1°F (2000) | 43.0°F (2005) | 0.97 in (2016) |
| May 7 | 86.0°F (2000) | 39.0°F (2003) | 0.62 in (2022) |
| May 8 | 91.9°F (2000) | 41.0°F (2005) | 0.81 in (2022) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2024) | 37.0°F (2020) | 1.49 in (1998) |
| May 10 | 84.0°F (2000) | 37.0°F (2020) | 1.04 in (1998) |
| May 11 | 81.0°F (2001) | 42.1°F (2020) | 1.01 in (2013) |
| May 12 | 84.0°F (2014) | 46.0°F (2020) | 0.82 in (1998) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (2001) | 43.0°F (2024) | 1.01 in (2002) |
| May 14 | 75.0°F (2000) | 43.0°F (2013) | 2.21 in (2017) |
| May 15 | 86.0°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2008) | 0.95 in (2022) |
| May 16 | 77.0°F (2008) | 46.0°F (2000) | 1.61 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 77.0°F (2023) | 44.1°F (2003) | 0.59 in (2003) |
| May 18 | 86.0°F (2015) | 42.1°F (2003) | 1.22 in (2018) |
| May 19 | 84.9°F (2017) | 41.0°F (2002) | 0.97 in (2010) |
| May 20 | 88.0°F (2017) | 43.0°F (2003) | 0.37 in (2008) |
| May 21 | 82.9°F (2019) | 39.9°F (2002) | 0.61 in (2016) |
| May 22 | 82.9°F (2018) | 39.0°F (2002) | 1.10 in (2025) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2006) | 1.25 in (2017) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (2021) | 46.0°F (2006) | 0.52 in (2020) |
| May 25 | 89.1°F (2004) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.62 in (2017) |
| May 26 | 87.1°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2013) | 2.16 in (1997) |
| May 27 | 90.0°F (2019) | 48.0°F (2023) | 0.36 in (2021) |
| May 28 | 86.0°F (2021) | 50.0°F (2003) | 0.40 in (2014) |
| May 29 | 93.0°F (2012) | 48.0°F (2008) | 1.72 in (2025) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (2019) | 51.1°F (2000) | 1.08 in (2021) |
| May 31 | 88.0°F (2010) | 9.0°F (2004) | 0.32 in (2012) |