Portsmouth weather in May (Dominica)

What kind of weather does May bring to Portsmouth? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Portsmouth during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 28°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Portsmouth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 243 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 243 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Douglas-Charles Airport, Dominica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Dominica in May

Find out more about the weather in Dominica 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Dominica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Dominica. 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.