Gulf Islands National Seashore in May
In May, Gulf Islands National Seashore averages a high of 85°F and a low of 64°F, with 3.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 834,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 40 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 85° / 64°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 40m
- Visitors
- 834,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), November (moderate) and December (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL, 11 miles from the park's center, 102 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 83° / 59° | Very busy | Hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 77° / 57° | Busy | Mild |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 80° / 59° | Very busy | Hot |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 83° / 68° | Busy | Hot |
| Canaveral National Seashore | 85° / 64° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gulf Islands National Seashore on nps.gov
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