Key West · SpringMonth summary
Key West weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Key West in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Key West. April remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Key West in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Spring marks the start of the good season in Key West. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 23°C | 25% | 1.6 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.2 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 23°C | 25°C | 14% | 1.3 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 24°C | 26°C | 23% | 1.3 | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 26°C | 27°C | 35% | 3.1 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 29°C | 55% | 4.8 | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 28°C | 30°C | 53% | 3.2 | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 28°C | 30°C | 59% | 4.4 | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 27°C | 29°C | 65% | 5.9 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 28°C | 55% | 4.3 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 26°C | 28% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 24°C | 22% | 2.0 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Key West averages 27°C, 35% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Key West in May
Is May a good time to visit Key West?
May is an excellent time to visit Key West (score 8.4/10). With 27°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 35% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Key West in May?
With 27°C and 12.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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