May in West Palm Beach, FL: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: morning before noon for the most comfortable round.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 83°F |
| Avg daily low | 73°F |
| Rainy days | 22 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 13.5 mph |
May is when West Palm Beach's rainy season opens in earnest — 22 precipitation days ties it for 4th-wettest on the calendar, and that number shapes everything about playing here this month. Temperatures are warm, with an average high of 83°F and a low of 73°F, and the daily swing of just 10°F means there's little relief from the humidity. Wind eases slightly from April's 15 mph peak to 13.5 mph, which helps, but it's not a factor you'll lean on for comfort.
Morning tee times are the practical strategy here. Afternoons in May follow a predictable South Florida pattern: heat builds, moisture rises, and convective storms roll in — often with little warning. Rounds that start at 6 or 7 AM have the best chance of finishing clean. The season-tier badge says Variable, and that's the right word: a Tuesday can be gorgeous, a Wednesday can be unplayable by 1 PM.
Book the earliest available tee time — 6 or 7 AM — because May's 22 precipitation days are heavily skewed toward afternoon convective storms that can end a round abruptly. Courses here fill those early slots fast in May, so booking 5–7 days out is advisable rather than last-minute. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
May adds five more precipitation days than April (17 to 22), which is a meaningful jump even by South Florida's rainy-season standards, and temperatures tick up just 2°F to an average high of 83°F. Moving the other direction, June adds another five precipitation days (27 total) while temperatures rise only another 2°F to 85°F — so May sits in the opening of rainy season, not its peak, but the difference between May and June is rain volume, not temperature. If you have flexibility, April's 17 precip days and 15 mph winds make it slightly more stable, though not dramatically drier.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for West Palm Beach, FL for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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May is workable but requires planning around weather. With 22 precipitation days and an average high of 83°F, the heat and rain are both climbing toward summer peaks. Early morning rounds give you the best window before afternoon storms develop, and many days will offer several playable hours.
May marks the start of South Florida's rainy season, and afternoon convective storms can arrive quickly — often within 30–60 minutes of buildup. With 22 precipitation days in the month, there are few days you can count on staying dry all day, though many storms are brief and localized. Golfers who tee off by 7 AM typically finish before the worst activity, while those starting after noon take on real risk.