Sun, sea & sand

Boca Raton weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

82

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – May

What is the weather like in Boca Raton in May?

In May, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Boca Raton.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score888273
Day27°29°30°
Night20°22°24°
Sea26°27°28°
Sun7 h8 h7 h
Rain days91323

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 25 min06:34 – 19:59
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
47 %on averageAll months
Hot days
9 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4America/New_York

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %33 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Boca Raton in May: quick answers

Is Boca Raton hot in May?

Yes. In May, Boca Raton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Boca Raton in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Boca Raton in May?

Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total.

Boca Raton month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences