United States
Orlando in May
🌷 SpringHot, a little humid and some showers.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket
Why May scores 8.7What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort8.0
- ✓Hot (32.1°C highs / 20.6°C lows)
- !Humid (dew point 18.5°C)
- !Wet: ~100 mm rain, ~3 heavy-rain days
- Air quality9.6
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~7 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| May | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.7 Excellent | 9.5 Excellent |
| Season | 🌷 Spring | 🌷 Spring |
| High / low | 32° / 21° | 28° / 15° |
| Rain | 100 mm | 44 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 19° | dew pt 14° |
| PM2.5 | 7 µg/m³ | 9 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Memorial Day 29–31 May · 3 days off in a row
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore OrlandoEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA city in central Florida best known for theme parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, plus nearby springs and the Kennedy Space Center.
EPCOT International Flower and Garden FestivalDate variesUsually March to late May or June
Topiaries, gardens and food booths throughout EPCOT.
Why go: Included with park admission.
Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World
Coming up later
EPCOT International Food and Wine FestivalDate variesUsually late August to November
Food and drink booths from around the world across the park.
Why go: Weekends draw big local crowds.
Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World
Halloween Horror NightsDate variesUsually September to early November, select nights
A separately ticketed night event with haunted houses.
Why go: Not recommended for young children.
Where: Universal Studios Florida
Manatee seasonDate variesUsually mid-November to March
Manatees shelter in the warm spring run during cold weather.
Why go: Counts are highest on the coldest mornings.
Where: Blue Spring State Park
Walt Disney World
A resort of four theme parks and two water parks southwest of the city.
💡 Plan which parks to visit each day and arrive at opening.
Universal Orlando Resort
Theme parks including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
NASA's launch site exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Atlantis, about an hour east.
💡 Check the launch schedule; you may be able to watch a rocket launch.
SeaWorld Orlando
A marine theme park with roller coasters and animal exhibits.
Blue Spring State Park
A spring north of Orlando where manatees gather in winter.
Lake Eola Park
A downtown lake with a fountain, swan boats and a Sunday farmers market.
Florida citrus
Fresh oranges and juice from the state's citrus industry.
Key lime pie
A tart Key lime custard pie, Florida's official pie.
Cuban sandwich
Pressed sandwich of roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles, common across Florida.
Gator bites
Fried alligator meat, served at many Florida restaurants.
Florida citrus products
Orange marmalade, candies and boxed fruit.
Theme park merchandise
Character souvenirs from the parks.
NASA merchandise
Space-themed souvenirs.
💡 Kennedy Space Center shop