Tampa weather in May
May in Tampa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Tampa · #683 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tampa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tampa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tampa?
- May in Tampa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Tampa on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Tampa in May?
- In May, Tampa averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 80.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tampa in May?
- Tampa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.