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Delray Beach weather in May

Average highs of 86°F, lows of 68°F and 5.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Delray Beach’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 86°F and lows of 68°F. That is 3° warmer than April, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
86°F
Average low
68°F
Precipitation
5.0 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
6:33 AM · 7:59 PM

May across the year

  1. 75°56°Jan
  2. 77°58°Feb
  3. 79°61°Mar
  4. 83°64°Apr
  5. 86°68°May
  6. 88°73°Jun
  7. 90°74°Jul
  8. 90°74°Aug
  9. 89°74°Sep
  10. 86°70°Oct
  11. 80°64°Nov
  12. 77°60°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April83°F64°F3.1 in
May86°F68°F5.0 in
June88°F73°F9.7 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Delray Beach in May?

Average highs are 86°F and average lows 68°F, for a daily mean of 77°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Delray Beach in May?

May averages 5.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Delray Beach in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:33 AM and sets about 7:59 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Delray Beach?

The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. May is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Loxahatchee Nwr station (8.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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