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Carolina weather in May (North Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico)

How does the May weather in Carolina compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Carolina typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Carolina in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 255 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Carolina.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Carolina. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carolina, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  
* Data from: San Juan, Puerto Rico (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Puerto Rico in May

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

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Carolina.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Puerto Rico? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Puerto Rico. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.