May Weather

 

Typical Weather in May

During May the temperatures in the Caribbean typically vary between a daily high of about 86.1 degrees and a daily low of approximately 76.6 degrees . On average, it rains in the Caribbean a total of 9.0 days during the month , with an average total rainfall of about 4.8 inches . Bear in mind, however, that all precipitation, no matter how slight, is considered in the tables on this page.

Temperature

During the early morning hours of an average May day in the Caribbean, you can expect the temperature will be in the vicinity of 78.5 degrees. Temperatures in the Caribbean typically rise during the day, to an average of 85.2 degrees in the early afternoon. By early evening, temperatures in the Caribbean generally decline to around 80.1 degrees. Temperatures in the Caribbean average around 81.0 degrees during May.

Rain

Rain is least likely to occur in the Caribbean during May around 12:00 AM (midnight) , and it is most likely to occur around 4:00 PM. In the Caribbean during May, thunderstorms when they occur -- are most likely sometime around 12:00 AM (midnight).

Island Rankings

To help you find the perfect vacation destination, check out the pages listed below, in which the islands of the region are listed; ranked for the month of May by the weather conditions listed below.

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