Grand Cayman Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in May.

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North Side West Bay Gun Bay Brinkleys

Considering a trip to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Grand Cayman in May

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands is a region in Cayman Islands. May in Grand Cayman generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in North Side.

For specific regional insights in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 104 mm (4.1 in) in North Side.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. North Side sees around 278 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Grand Cayman by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Grand Cayman — and find the best time to visit. (based on North Side)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Grand Cayman in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Grand Cayman.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Grand Cayman

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands?

Temperature range in Grand Cayman (May)

Precipitation variation in Grand Cayman (May)

North Side

In May North Side generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in North Side →

West Bay

In May West Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in West Bay →

Gun Bay

In May Gun Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gun Bay →

Brinkleys

In May Brinkleys generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Brinkleys →

George Town

In May George Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in George Town →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Grand Cayman in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
North Side 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
West Bay 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Gun Bay 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Brinkleys 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
George Town 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Grand Cayman weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in May?

May in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands brings pleasant weather. In North Side, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in May?

Average temperatures in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in North Side.

Does Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands get a lot of rain in May?

North Side typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in North Side, May might be a good time to visit Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in North Side. In contrast, October tends to have poor weather conditions.

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