Saint Thomas Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands in May.

Thinking about venturing to Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands 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 Thomas in May

Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a region in US Virgin Islands. May in Saint Thomas generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Charlotte Amalie.

To explore the conditions in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 88 mm (3.5 in) in Charlotte Amalie.

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Best Places to Visit in Saint Thomas in May

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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 Thomas

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands?

Temperature range in Saint Thomas (May)

Precipitation variation in Saint Thomas (May)

Charlotte Amalie

In May Charlotte Amalie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

East End

In May East End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Lindbergh Bay

In May Lindbergh Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Estate Thomas

In May Estate Thomas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Mandal

In May Mandal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte Amalie 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
East End 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lindbergh Bay 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Estate Thomas 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Mandal 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Benner 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Saint Thomas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands in May?

In May, Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands generally has perfect weather conditions. Charlotte Amalie sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands in May?

In Charlotte Amalie, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Charlotte Amalie averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Typically, the climate in Charlotte Amalie is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December with generally perfect weather in Charlotte Amalie. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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