Holetown weather in May (Saint James, Barbados)

Will it be warm or cold in Holetown this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Holetown during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Holetown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 265 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Holetown.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Holetown. January, February, March, April, May, June and December typically offer the best circumstances. While September tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Holetown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 265 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bridgetown, Barbados (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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.

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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

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