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Petit-Bourg weather in May (Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe)

How is the weather in Petit-Bourg in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Petit-Bourg the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Petit-Bourg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 245 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Petit-Bourg. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Petit-Bourg, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Guadeloupe in May

Find out more about the weather in Guadeloupe in May and which places have the best weather 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 Petit-Bourg 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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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