Miami · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 83°F, dipping to 74°F at night. Expect 20 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
83° / 74°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
20/mo
Wind
13 mph
What May feels like in Miami
Sunrise
06:35
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:59
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Miami in May
The kit for May in Miami: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+2° avg high
+3 rain days
Miami in April →
May
83°F avg high
20 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-2° avg high
-7 rain days
Miami in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Miami in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Miami in May?+
Average high 83°F, average low 74°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Miami?+
Compared to April (avg high 82°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 85°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Miami in May?+
Expect about 20 measurable rain days in May, on average.