SeasonMapSt. Augustine weather in May
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May in St. Augustine: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in St. Augustine · #861 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on St. Augustine in May
Other months in St. Augustine
St. Augustine's forum calls mid-March usually beautiful — mid-70s°F highs, low-60s°F overnight, mostly sunny. Regulars are honest the water itself is still too cold for swimming even when the beach is warm enough for shorts, and that a late-season cool snap can still turn up, so a layer is worth packing.
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St. Augustine climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 77°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St. Augustine in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for St. Augustine's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSt. Augustine's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
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What's on in St. Augustine in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Sea turtle nesting
1 May – 31 OctLoggerheads nest along the county's beaches from May, with hatchlings running into October. Beach driving is restricted and the dune-line lighting rules are enforced through the whole season. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of St. Augustine — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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St. Augustine in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit St. Augustine?
- May in St. Augustine: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for St. Augustine on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in St. Augustine in May?
- In May, St. Augustine averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 19.6°C, with about 75.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St. Augustine in May?
- St. Augustine has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.
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Similar destinations in North America — May
Within 300 km: Jacksonville's Loggerhead nesting on 1 May – 31 Oct, and Clearwater's Sea turtle nesting on 1 May – 31 Oct.