Typical Weather in Gainesville, FL in May
88° F Avg High
62° F Avg Low
5 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
May is one of the warmer months of the year for Gainesville, with highs averaging around 88°F. Lows overnight are typically around 62°F. Daily high temperatures can range between 84°F and 90°F, and typically fall throughout the month.
Be ready to seek shade during the day, as mid-day temperatures can be dangerous if you're caught without a way to cool off. If you're looking to beat the heat a bit, you might consider visiting in April instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 82°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
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☔ Rain Summary
You can expect about a 15% chance of rain for any given day in May. It's one of the drier months of the year for Gainesville, with total rainfall for the month around 4 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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