Saint James Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saint James, Barbados in May.

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Thinking about venturing to Saint James, Barbados this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Saint James in May

Saint James, Barbados is a region in Barbados. May in Saint James generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saint James, Barbados, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 53 mm (2.1 in) in Saint James.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Saint James typically receives 265 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Saint James in May

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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 Saint James

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Saint James, Barbados?

Temperature range in Saint James (May)

Precipitation variation in Saint James (May)

Saint James

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
265 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saint James →

Holetown

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
265 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Holetown →

Paynes Bay

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
265 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paynes Bay →

Porters

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
265 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porters →

Mullins

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
265 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mullins →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saint James in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint James 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Paynes Bay 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Holetown 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Porters 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mullins 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Saint James weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint James, Barbados in May?

In May, Saint James, Barbados generally has perfect weather conditions. Saint James sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint James, Barbados in May?

In Saint James, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Saint James, Barbados get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saint James, Barbados during May, with Saint James averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saint James, Barbados?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Saint James, Barbados. Typically, the climate in Saint James is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June and December offering mostly perfect weather in Saint James. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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