Paynes Bay weather in May (Saint James, Barbados)

Wondering what the weather is like in Paynes Bay during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Paynes Bay is usually perfect in May, characterized by 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

Paynes Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Paynes Bay. January, February, March, April, May, June 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 Paynes Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Paynes Bay, 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 (19 KM, 12 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.

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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