Fort Pierce Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Fort Pierce

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
26.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
99 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Fort Pierce May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort Pierce, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 21.4°C (mean 26°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Fort Pierce May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort Pierce. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Fort Pierce was 2024 — when the month averaged 28.8°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 23.6°C. Typical May days reach 30.6°C with nights near 21.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.2°C→27.6°C+2.4°C
Max Temp29.9°C→32.6°C+2.7°C
Min Temp20.5°C→22.7°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–24.5°C3 yr (7%)
24.5°C–26.0°C19 yr (42%)
26.0°C–27.5°C20 yr (44%)
27.5°C–29.0°C3 yr (7%)

Fort Pierce May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the drier months in Fort Pierce, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2018 with 301 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 21 mm.

Fort Pierce May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Fort Pierce during May averages 70%. The most humid May was 2018 at 81%, and the least humid was 1981 at 59%.

Fort Pierce May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 6.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Fort Pierce. The sunniest May was 2004 at 7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 4.8.

Fort Pierce May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Fort Pierce during May is 2.7 m/s. The windiest May was 2007 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1998 at 2.2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Fort Pierce

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

How May Ranks in Fort Pierce

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Fort Pierce Weather by Month

Fort Pierce May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.4°C25.3°C26.3°C26.1°C27.3°C+1.9°C
Avg High30.1°C29.5°C31.1°C30.6°C32.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Low20.6°C21.0°C21.5°C21.6°C22.5°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain93 mm101 mm87 mm122 mm87 mm-6 mm

Extreme May Records in Fort Pierce

🔥Warmest May38.0°C2024
🧊Coldest May10.8°C1999
🌧️Wettest May301 mm2018
🏜️Driest May21 mm2000
🌬️Windiest May3.5 m/s2007

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Fort Pierce have risen by about 2.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 10.8°C (1999) to a record high of 38°C (2024).

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Rainfall in May is one of the drier months, averaging 99 mm, with a wettest year of 301 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Fort Pierce?

A good time to visit Fort Pierce

May is a good time to visit Fort Pierce, with days averaging 30.6°C and nights around 21.4°C (mean 26°C, warmer than Fort Pierce's yearly average) and higher rainfall. November and April are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Fort Pierce'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 →

Fort Pierce Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort Pierce, with average highs near 30.6°C and lows around 21.4°C (mean 26°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 99 mm of rainfall in Fort Pierce, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 301 mm (2018), and the driest just 21 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.4 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 32.6°C and overnight lows from 20.5°C to 22.7°C over the same span.
May Weather in Fort Pierce, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202533.4°C28.5°C23.7°C37.5°C20.0°C107 mm70%2.4 m/s6.3
2024 🔥34.1°C28.8°C23.5°C38.0°C20.7°C59 mm66%2.4 m/s6.8
202330.7°C26.1°C21.5°C34.7°C16.9°C110 mm71%2.4 m/s6.7
202232.5°C27.5°C22.6°C35.6°C19.7°C60 mm69%2.7 m/s6.6
202132.1°C27.2°C22.4°C35.3°C19.9°C25 mm63%3 m/s6.9
202030.3°C25.8°C21.3°C35.3°C14.6°C161 mm71%2.8 m/s6.2
201931.0°C26.6°C22.2°C35.3°C19.8°C117 mm74%2.6 m/s6.7
2018 🌧️28.1°C25.0°C21.9°C32.2°C19.7°C301 mm81%2.8 m/s4.8
201732.8°C27.3°C21.9°C36.5°C13.9°C83 mm65%2.8 m/s6.8
201629.1°C24.9°C20.7°C32.4°C12.4°C251 mm74%2.3 m/s6.5
201531.2°C26.6°C22.1°C34.3°C16.2°C33 mm68%2.8 m/s6.9
201430.1°C25.7°C21.3°C35.1°C16.9°C86 mm71%2.7 m/s6.5
201329.2°C24.8°C20.4°C32.9°C14.0°C141 mm72%2.7 m/s6.1
201231.3°C26.7°C22.0°C34.3°C20.3°C114 mm70%2.5 m/s6.2
201132.3°C27.0°C21.6°C35.8°C17.5°C33 mm63%2.8 m/s6.8
201030.8°C26.4°C21.9°C32.8°C20.6°C61 mm74%2.6 m/s6.6
200930.0°C26.0°C22.0°C36.9°C18.8°C242 mm76%2.5 m/s5.9
200831.7°C26.5°C21.3°C35.8°C16.7°C53 mm65%3 m/s6.7
200730.1°C25.6°C21.0°C34.7°C15.8°C57 mm65%3.5 m/s6.3
200632.3°C26.6°C20.9°C35.7°C16.2°C35 mm61%2.3 m/s6.5
200529.4°C25.1°C20.8°C33.7°C16.4°C148 mm74%2.4 m/s6.1
200431.5°C26.5°C21.5°C37.5°C18.0°C27 mm64%3.1 m/s7
200331.7°C27.2°C22.8°C35.3°C19.2°C104 mm72%2.3 m/s6.3
200231.8°C27.0°C22.1°C35.7°C19.2°C66 mm67%3.2 m/s6.6
200130.1°C25.4°C20.8°C34.9°C18.9°C115 mm67%2.9 m/s6.1
200032.5°C26.9°C21.3°C37.5°C17.5°C21 mm61%2.8 m/s6.9
199929.7°C24.9°C20.2°C34.2°C10.8°C125 mm71%2.5 m/s6.4
199829.6°C25.1°C20.5°C32.8°C14.0°C62 mm76%2.2 m/s6.5
199729.4°C25.4°C21.3°C33.1°C16.8°C119 mm75%2.5 m/s6.2
199628.6°C25.0°C21.5°C30.7°C19.3°C161 mm80%2.5 m/s6.2
199530.1°C26.1°C22.0°C33.2°C19.6°C75 mm78%2.3 m/s6.7
199429.8°C25.5°C21.1°C34.9°C15.4°C84 mm72%2.4 m/s6.6
1993 ❄️27.7°C23.6°C19.5°C31.4°C15.7°C100 mm76%2.8 m/s6.2
199230.1°C24.6°C19.0°C33.8°C11.3°C36 mm64%2.7 m/s6.7
199128.9°C25.7°C22.5°C31.6°C20.3°C154 mm80%2.6 m/s5.9
199031.5°C26.9°C22.2°C35.1°C20.3°C97 mm69%2.8 m/s6
198932.2°C26.7°C21.2°C35.3°C15.6°C45 mm63%2.5 m/s6.9
198829.5°C24.8°C20.1°C34.4°C14.8°C81 mm68%2.7 m/s6
198729.1°C25.0°C21.0°C31.3°C15.1°C100 mm72%2.8 m/s6.2
198630.6°C25.6°C20.7°C33.5°C17.7°C55 mm65%2.9 m/s6.6
198531.3°C26.1°C20.9°C35.4°C18.5°C56 mm64%2.4 m/s6.5
198429.1°C25.0°C21.0°C33.2°C16.0°C166 mm73%2.8 m/s5.6
198328.7°C24.1°C19.6°C32.7°C14.1°C58 mm73%2.7 m/s—
198227.8°C24.1°C20.3°C30.9°C16.7°C205 mm75%2.7 m/s—
198132.8°C26.8°C20.8°C36.0°C18.0°C74 mm59%2.9 m/s—

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

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Fort Pierce May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Fort Pierce in May?▼

The average high in May is around 30.6°C with lows near 21.4°C (mean 26°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Fort Pierce in May?▼

May averages 99 mm of rainfall in Fort Pierce, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 301 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest May on record in Fort Pierce?▼

The hottest May reached 38°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 10.8°C in 1999.

Has May in Fort Pierce 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 2.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 32.6°C and overnight lows from 20.5°C to 22.7°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Fort Pierce?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort Pierce and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.6°C daytime highs and 21.4°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Fort Pierce?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Fort Pierce, averaging 26°C.

What should I pack for Fort Pierce in May?▼

For May in Fort Pierce, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.6°C and lows of 21.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Fort Pierce humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Fort Pierce in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.7 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.5 m/s (2007).

Which May had the most rainfall in Fort Pierce?▼

The wettest May on record was 2018 with 301 mm. On average, May sees 99 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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