When to go · Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Myakka River State Park's best window: Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes).
- NovemberGreatInside Myakka River State Park's best window: Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes).
- DecemberGreatInside Myakka River State Park's best window: Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes).
- JanuaryGreatInside Myakka River State Park's best window: Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes).
Weather in May
- Myakka River State ParkHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Myakka River State Park, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
January: Inside Myakka River State Park's best window: Oct–Apr (cooler, fewer mosquitoes).
Myakka River State Park: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen