Sun, sea & sand

Marco Island, Florida weather in May

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

89

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – May, October – November

What is the weather like in Marco Island, Florida in May?

In May, Marco Island, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °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 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 15 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 Marco Island, Florida.

May compared

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

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score958974
Day28°30°30°
Night20°23°25°
Sea25°27°29°
Sun8 h8 h7 h
Rain days61122

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 24 min06:41 – 20:05
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
42 %on averageAll months
Hot days
15 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−4America/New_York

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %

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

Marco Island, Florida in May: quick answers

Is Marco Island, Florida hot in May?

Yes. In May, Marco Island, Florida is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Marco Island, Florida in May?

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

Does it rain much in Marco Island, Florida in May?

Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total.

Marco Island, Florida 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