Bridgetown weather in May (Barbados)

Wondering what the weather is like in Bridgetown during May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Bridgetown during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Bridgetown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 265 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Bridgetown. January, February, March, April, May and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, September tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bridgetown climate page with graphs.

 

Bridgetown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Barbados in May

Find out more about the weather in Barbados and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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