Biscayne · May
Biscayne in May
May is the busiest time to visit Biscayne — busier than April, busier than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 92% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 5.7"
- Sunrise
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 6:59 PM
- Daylight
- 13.4h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CUTLER RIDGE 1.5 SSW, FL US
What's open
Biscayne in May: access
Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Boater Awareness
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Information
Ride Share Services
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.
- Information
Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays Camping at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $35.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Biscayne crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in May
FAQ
Biscayne in May
How busy is Biscayne in May?
May rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Biscayne National Park — about 92% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 52,956.
What is the weather like at Biscayne in May?
In May, Biscayne averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 5.7 inches of precipitation.