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Weather in May in Marshall Islands

Planning a getaway to Marshall Islands this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Marshall Islands in May?

May in Marshall Islands generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Majuro. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kwajalein with an average of 202 mm to heavy rainfall in Majuro with 290 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Majuro enjoys close to 225 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Marshall Islands for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Marshall Islands climate page.

Where to go in Marshall Islands in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Marshall Islands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Marshall Islands?

Majuro

In May Majuro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Majuro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
258 mm 
20 days 
29°C 
26°C 
225 hours 
290 mm 
20 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
314 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Majuro

Kwajalein

In May Kwajalein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kwajalein
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
155 mm 
20 days 
29°C 
27°C 
202 mm 
20 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
246 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kwajalein

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Marshall Islands.

Is May the best time to visit Marshall Islands?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Marshall Islands due to the typically poor weather in Majuro.

On average, the best time to visit Marshall Islands is in January, February, March and April with generally unpleasant weather in Majuro.

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