Weather in Tampa, Florida, United States in May
In an average May, Tampa sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 82°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 65°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
1990-05-02
Lowest
69°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
79°F
2026-05-30
Lowest
56°F
1999-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
2017-05-17
Lowest
56°F
1999-05-01
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2024-05-15
Lowest
8.8 g/m³
1989-05-08
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2018-05-27
Lowest
4 mph
2003-05-24
Precip
Wettest
10.07 in
2018
Driest
0.42 in
2000
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