{"id":16048,"date":"2022-05-25T10:39:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T10:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/may-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T10:39:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T10:39:53","slug":"may-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/may-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"May Weather in St. Petersburg, Florida - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":" <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city of St. Petersburg is located on the gulf coast of Florida, and it is part of the Tampa Bay area. People call it the 'Sunshine City' because of its warm climate and many sunny days. This city is home to some of the most spectacular, award-winning beaches, the place is full of opportunities and interesting cultural sights to visit as well. The famous Salvador Dali Museum is also one of the attractions in the area.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<div class=\"climate_paragraph top_paragraph\">Weather May 2024 in St. Petersburg Florida:<br><br>Generally, May in St. Petersburg will be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain during the month of May.<\/div><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/main_images\/St. Petersburg United States weather in May - water temperature - comfort.jpg\" alt=\"Moderately uncomfortable (moderate humidity) with high temperatures\" class=\"wp-image-climate_main\"\/><figcaption>John O'Neill - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Linkv<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>May weather in St. Petersburg Florida<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in St. Petersburg, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid<br><br>Generally, May in St. Petersburg will be quite hot. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.<br><br>St. Petersburg has rainy days in May. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain during the whole month.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><div class='weather_monthly_images_container'><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Day and Night Temperature for St. Petersburg Florida.jpeg\" alt=\"Average temperature\" class=\"monthly_av_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Minimum and Maximum Water temperature for St. Petersburg Florida.jpeg\" alt=\"Average Sea temperature\" class=\"monthly_sea_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item comf_hurr_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_5\/May Wintersun Comfort grade for St. Petersburg Florida.jpeg\" alt=\"Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk\" class=\"monthly_comf_hurr monthly_image\"><\/div><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><div class=\"climate_paragraph_normal\">The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>May weather in St. Petersburg Florida in more detail<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in St. Petersburg, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds<div class=\"toggle_switch\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"btn-container\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-sun-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"switch btn-color-mode-switch\">\r\n\t\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"color_mode\" id=\"color_mode\" value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t        <label for=\"color_mode\" data-on=\"Metric\" data-off=\"Imperial\" class=\"btn-color-mode-switch-inner\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t    <\/label>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the temperature be in St. Petersburg in May<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C during the day and an average of 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 95\u00b0F \/ 35\u00b0C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 55\u00b0F \/ 13\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, January and December  are the coldest months,  with an average temperature of around 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C. June, July and August  are the hottest months,  with an average temperature of around 89\u00b0F \/ 32\u00b0C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82\u00b0F \/ 28\u00b0C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89\u00b0F \/ 32\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in c.png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average day and night temperature in f.png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, June is the hottest month,  with a temperature  of around 96\u00b0F \/ 36\u00b0C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature  of around 82\u00b0F \/ 28\u00b0C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91\u00b0F \/ 33\u00b0C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 96\u00b0F \/ 36\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in St. Petersburg each month:<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in c.png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida temperature during the year in f.png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect rain in May in St. Petersburg?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect about 9 rain days in May, with on average 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, November is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.1 inches \/ 28 mmmm. June is the wettest month,  with an average rainfall of around 2.8 inches \/ 72 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is almost equal to April, which sees around 1.3 inches \/ 34 mm of rain. And a lot less than June, which sees around 2.8 inches \/ 72 mm of rain<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in c.png\" alt=\"May rain for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida rain during the year in f.png\" alt=\"May rain for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the number of days with rain, November is the month with the least amount of rain days  with an average of between 5 and 6 days. July is the month with the most rain days  with an average of between 21 and 22 days.  When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is slightly more than April, which sees an average of between 6 and 7 days of rain. And a lot less than June, which sees an average of between 19 and 20 days of rain<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the water temperature be in St. Petersburg for May<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>You can expect in May, the water temperature for St. Petersburg to be between 84\u00b0F \/ 29\u00b0C and 73\u00b0F \/ 23\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.<br><br>August has the highest water temperature,  with an average of between 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C and 89\u00b0F \/ 32\u00b0C. January has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 68\u00b0F \/ 20\u00b0C and 69\u00b0F \/ 21\u00b0C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature slightly higher than April, with a water temperature of an average of between 77\u00b0F \/ 25\u00b0C and 78\u00b0F \/ 26\u00b0C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C and 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in c.png\" alt=\"May water temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida average water temperature in f.png\" alt=\"May water temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Water temperature for St. Petersburg during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in St. Petersburg<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect around 9 sunny days in May and around 19 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, November is the month with the highest number of sunny days,  with around 12 sunny days. June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 3 and 4 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after,  it is slightly lower than April, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. And more than June, with an average of between 3 and 4 sunny days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"May temperature for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We have looked at the sunny days in St. Petersburg. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. June is the month with the highest number of cloudy days,  with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days. April and May And  are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days,  with around 3 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after,  it is equal to April, with around 3 cloudy days. And slightly less than June, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Will it be comfortable in May in St. Petersburg?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, May in St. Petersburg will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We use the humidity and temperature in St. Petersburg to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.<br><br>When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"very comfortable\" (dry air). July has the highest humidity,  with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"very uncomfortable\" (very high humidity). When comparing May with the month before and after,  this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"slightly uncomfortable\" (moderately humid). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"very uncomfortable\" (very high humidity)<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" alt=\"May humidity \/ comfort level for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" alt=\"May humidity \/ comfort level for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in St. Petersburg Florida in May<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>St. Petersburg is filled with opportunities and interesting sights:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><strong>Salvador Dali Museum: <\/strong>Holds the largest collection of Salvador Dali's work outside of Spain. The architecture is impressive and the museum itself holds an outstanding collection of Dali's entire artistic career.<\/li><li><strong>Fort De Soto Park: <\/strong>Lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay and it is an important tourist destination in the area. The park offers numerous amenities including fishing piers, camping, hiking, sunset viewing, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Sunken Gardens:<\/strong> What once started as a small private garden, today features one of the most amazing collections of rare tropical plants and floras from all over the world. Visitors like to come by and admire the beautiful layout and amenities of the garden.<\/li><li><strong>Museum of Fine Arts: <\/strong>An important museum in the area which features over 20,000 works of art over 5,000 years. You will find historic artwork by the Romans, Greeks, Asians, Africans, and also Americans. The place is a must-visit.<\/li><li><strong>Weedon Island Preserve: <\/strong>A famous place for visitors who come by to enjoy the numerous amenities offered here. You can spend your time fishing on the piers, walking through the tidal flats, or bird-watching. There are many other facilities available and you can enjoy a delightful day here.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is it humid in St. Petersburg Florida in May?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for St. Petersburg Florida in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in St. Petersburg, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.<br><br>To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in St. Petersburg during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.<br><br><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that St. Petersburg will have a very high humidity, and can feel very uncomfortable.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be extremely humid, and can feel extremely uncomfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" alt=\"MayHumidity level for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/st. petersburg florida comfort level .png\" alt=\"MayHumidity level for St. Petersburg Florida\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for St. Petersburg<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May a good time to go to St. Petersburg Florida?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to St. Petersburg is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.<br><br>These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the average temperature for St. Petersburg in May, we can see that it will be too hot for a lot of visitors. In May, you can expect it to be quite hot, with an average temperature of around 87\u00b0F \/ 31\u00b0C. But due to the very high humidity, it can feel very uncomfortable. During the night, it will be around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C.<br><br>As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 9 sunny days and 19 partly sunny days.<br><br>The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.<br><br>We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May in St. Petersburg Florida is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Does it rain all day in St. Petersburg Florida in May?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In St. Petersburg, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain during the month.<br><br>Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For St. Petersburg Florida, there are, on average 9 sunny days and 19 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May the rainiest month in St. Petersburg Florida?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.<br><br>To answer what the rainiest month is in St. Petersburg, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.<br><br>July is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 22 days with rain. November is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 5 days.<br><br>July is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 2.8 inches \/ 72 mm of rain. November is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1.1 inches \/ 28 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is May the most sunniest month in St. Petersburg Florida?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is the month with the lowest number of overcast days.<br><br>To answer what the sunniest month is in St. Petersburg, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.<br><br>November is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 9 sunny days, and 19 partly suny days. June is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.<br><br>May is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.<br><br>The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. April and May are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While June is the month with the highest number of overcast days. <\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><script>\r\n            document.addEventListener('cttm_map_loaded', function (e) {\r\n            for (let i = 0; i < cttm_map.length; i++) {\r\n                cttm_map[i].setView([27.77211,-82.66954], 10);\r\n            }\r\n            }, false);\r\n            <\/script><!-- wp:heading --><h2>More information about St. Petersburg Florida<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/spend-your-winter-in-st-petersburg-florida-is-st-petersburg-beach-a-good-snowbird-location\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Click here for more information about the destination \"St. Petersburg Florida\"<\/a><\/b><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Weather in St. Petersburg Florida in other months<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/january-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for January<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/february-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for February<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/march-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for March<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/april-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for April<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/june-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for June<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/july-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for July<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/august-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for August<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/september-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for September<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/october-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for October<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/november-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for November<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/december-weather-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">Weather in St. Petersburg Florida for December<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in St. Petersburg Florida for each month<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-january-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in January in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-february-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in February in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-march-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in March in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-april-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in April in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-may-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in May in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-june-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in June in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-july-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in July in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-august-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in August in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-september-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in September in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-october-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in October in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-november-in-st-petersburg-florida\/\">What to do in November in St. Petersburg Florida<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a 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