Daphne Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Daphne

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
24.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
130 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Daphne May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Daphne, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 21°C (mean 24.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 130 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Daphne May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Daphne. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Mays in Daphne were 2000, 2018 and 2024 — when the month averaged 25.8°C — while the coldest was 2013 at 22.1°C. Typical May days reach 27.2°C with nights near 21°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.6°C→24.8°C+1.2°C
Max Temp26.9°C→27.7°C+0.8°C
Min Temp20.3°C→21.8°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.0°C5 yr (11%)
23.0°C–24.0°C15 yr (33%)
24.0°C–25.0°C16 yr (36%)
25.0°C–26.0°C9 yr (20%)

Daphne May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Daphne, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1991 with 368 mm, while the driest was 1988 at 18 mm.

Daphne May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Daphne during May averages 78%. The most humid May was 1991 at 89%, and the least humid was 2011 at 70%.

Daphne May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 6.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Daphne. The sunniest May was 2011 at 7.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1991 at 5.1.

Daphne May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Daphne during May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest Mays were 1981, 2000 and 2009 at 3.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Daphne

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Daphne

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Daphne Weather by Month

Daphne May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.6°C23.7°C24.3°C24.3°C24.5°C+0.9°C
Avg High26.9°C26.7°C27.6°C27.4°C27.6°C+0.7°C
Avg Low20.4°C20.8°C21.1°C21.1°C21.5°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain108 mm158 mm90 mm139 mm167 mm+59 mm

Extreme May Records in Daphne

🔥Warmest May35.3°C2012
🧊Coldest May10.3°C2013
🌧️Wettest May368 mm1991
🏜️Driest May18 mm1988
🌬️Windiest May3.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Daphne have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 10.3°C (2013) to a record high of 35.3°C (2012).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 130 mm, with a wettest year of 368 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Daphne?

One of the best times to visit Daphne

May is one of the best times to visit Daphne. Expect days averaging 27.2°C and nights around 21°C (mean 24.1°C) — warmer than Daphne's yearly average — with higher rainfall (130 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Daphne's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Daphne Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Daphne, with average highs near 27.2°C and lows around 21°C (mean 24.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 130 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 130 mm of rainfall in Daphne, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 368 mm (1991), and the driest just 18 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.9°C to 27.7°C and overnight lows from 20.3°C to 21.8°C over the same span.
May Weather in Daphne, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.5°C25.0°C22.5°C31.2°C16.6°C248 mm80%2.5 m/s6.2
202428.8°C25.8°C22.8°C33.0°C20.1°C181 mm81%2.6 m/s6.4
202327.7°C24.3°C21.0°C32.0°C15.2°C105 mm78%2 m/s6.5
202228.7°C25.7°C22.6°C31.4°C18.6°C205 mm78%2.6 m/s6.5
202126.0°C23.1°C20.3°C28.3°C16.3°C170 mm80%2.9 m/s6.5
202026.6°C23.3°C20.0°C30.8°C13.5°C93 mm77%2.8 m/s6.9
201928.2°C25.2°C22.2°C32.6°C17.1°C99 mm80%2.5 m/s7
201829.0°C25.8°C22.5°C33.0°C18.1°C113 mm75%2.1 m/s6.7
201726.7°C23.5°C20.4°C29.1°C13.0°C226 mm78%2.8 m/s6.4
201626.8°C23.8°C20.8°C30.8°C13.6°C93 mm77%2.5 m/s6.6
201527.5°C24.6°C21.8°C30.8°C13.4°C131 mm80%2.3 m/s6.7
201426.1°C23.2°C20.2°C30.1°C13.3°C204 mm80%2.6 m/s6.6
2013 ❄️25.2°C22.1°C19.0°C29.2°C10.3°C159 mm79%2.9 m/s6.5
201229.0°C25.6°C22.1°C35.3°C18.2°C115 mm73%2.1 m/s6.9
201128.1°C24.1°C20.2°C34.0°C13.1°C25 mm70%3 m/s7.4
201027.8°C25.0°C22.2°C33.1°C15.6°C227 mm82%2.5 m/s6.5
200926.3°C23.9°C21.5°C29.9°C14.3°C174 mm84%3.1 m/s6.1
200826.8°C23.7°C20.7°C30.8°C15.2°C126 mm79%2.9 m/s6.6
200727.8°C24.0°C20.3°C31.1°C15.4°C62 mm71%2.7 m/s6.8
200628.2°C24.7°C21.2°C33.2°C15.4°C65 mm72%2.7 m/s7.1
200526.1°C23.0°C19.9°C31.0°C12.1°C91 mm78%2.4 m/s7
200427.3°C24.2°C21.1°C30.4°C12.3°C88 mm79%2.7 m/s6.9
200327.7°C25.2°C22.6°C29.8°C17.8°C143 mm83%2.9 m/s6.2
200228.4°C24.7°C21.0°C31.4°C14.0°C83 mm71%3 m/s7
200127.6°C24.0°C20.5°C30.3°C16.3°C44 mm73%2.6 m/s7
2000 🔥29.3°C25.8°C22.4°C33.0°C17.4°C26 mm71%3.1 m/s7.1
199927.9°C24.4°C20.9°C30.4°C13.3°C111 mm71%2.5 m/s6.6
199828.0°C24.9°C21.7°C32.3°C15.1°C64 mm80%2.4 m/s7.1
199725.4°C22.6°C19.9°C28.7°C13.5°C208 mm82%2.4 m/s6.1
199627.7°C24.7°C21.8°C32.2°C14.2°C46 mm79%2.3 m/s7
199527.2°C24.4°C21.6°C29.8°C14.6°C294 mm83%2.6 m/s6.3
199426.7°C23.6°C20.6°C28.9°C16.0°C114 mm77%2.4 m/s6.4
199325.5°C22.6°C19.6°C28.7°C15.2°C146 mm80%2.6 m/s6.4
199226.2°C22.6°C19.0°C29.8°C11.6°C55 mm76%2.4 m/s7
1991 🌧️26.4°C24.5°C22.6°C28.9°C17.1°C368 mm89%2.8 m/s5.1
199026.1°C23.1°C20.1°C29.0°C14.3°C170 mm82%2.8 m/s6.6
198927.1°C23.8°C20.6°C31.4°C14.2°C162 mm76%2.8 m/s6.6
198826.9°C23.1°C19.2°C30.7°C14.2°C18 mm71%2.5 m/s6.8
198726.9°C24.5°C22.0°C29.9°C19.4°C228 mm82%2.2 m/s5.7
198626.6°C23.4°C20.2°C29.8°C12.8°C98 mm79%2.4 m/s6.5
198527.7°C24.3°C20.9°C30.9°C16.7°C69 mm73%2.6 m/s6.6
198426.4°C23.1°C19.9°C29.6°C13.0°C103 mm78%2.7 m/s6.2
198325.8°C22.9°C19.9°C28.8°C14.3°C87 mm80%2.9 m/s—
198227.2°C24.2°C21.2°C30.2°C15.2°C70 mm76%2.3 m/s—
198127.3°C23.5°C19.6°C30.5°C14.8°C141 mm70%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Daphne May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Daphne in May?▼

The average high in May is around 27.2°C with lows near 21°C (mean 24.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Daphne in May?▼

May averages 130 mm of rainfall in Daphne, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 368 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest May on record in Daphne?▼

The hottest May reached 35.3°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 10.3°C in 2013.

Has May in Daphne gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.9°C to 27.7°C and overnight lows from 20.3°C to 21.8°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Daphne?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Daphne and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.2°C daytime highs and 21°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Daphne?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Daphne, averaging 24.1°C.

What should I pack for Daphne in May?▼

For May in Daphne, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.2°C and lows of 21°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Daphne humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Daphne in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.6 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.1 m/s (1981).

Which May had the most rainfall in Daphne?▼

The wettest May on record was 1991 with 368 mm. On average, May sees 130 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Daphne behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.