Holetown weather in May (Saint James, Barbados)

Curious about the May weather in Holetown? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Holetown, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C.

Holetown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Holetown in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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