Saipan Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands in May.

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Garapan Rota Chalan Kanoa

Thinking about venturing to Saipan, Northern Mariana 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 Saipan in May

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands is a region in Northern Mariana Islands. May in Saipan 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 27°C (81°F) in Garapan. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Garapan with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Rota with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Saipan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saipan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Garapan)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saipan in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Saipan

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?

Temperature range in Saipan (May)

Precipitation variation in Saipan (May)

Garapan

In May Garapan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Garapan →

Rota

In May Rota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Rota →

Chalan Kanoa

In May Chalan Kanoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Chalan Kanoa →

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In our records: Northern Mariana Islands May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Northern Mariana Islands in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Northern Mariana Islands reached 37°C (99°F) in Garapan on May 10, 2000.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Garapan 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Rota 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Chalan Kanoa 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Saipan weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands in May?

May in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands brings perfect weather. In Garapan, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands in May?

In Garapan, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands during May, with Garapan averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Typically, the climate in Garapan 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 and December offering mostly perfect weather in Garapan. On the other hand, the weather in July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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