Tobago Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago in May.

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Scarborough Bon Accord Village Buccoo Castara

Planning a trip to Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tobago in May

Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago is a region in Trinidad & Tobago. May in Tobago 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 Scarborough.

For a closer look at conditions across Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Charlotteville with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Lambeau with 84 mm (3.3 in).

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tobago in May

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

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 Tobago

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago?

Temperature range in Tobago (May)

Precipitation variation in Tobago (May)

Scarborough

In May Scarborough 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 rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Scarborough →

Bon Accord Village

In May Bon Accord Village 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 rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bon Accord Village →

Buccoo

In May Buccoo 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 rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Buccoo →

Castara

In May Castara 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 rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Castara →

Crown Point

In May Crown Point 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 rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Crown Point →

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In our records: Trinidad & Tobago May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Trinidad & Tobago 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 Trinidad & Tobago reached 39°C (102°F) in Bethel on May 4, 2014.
  • Based on our data, the coldest May night in Trinidad & Tobago dropped to 17°C (63°F) in Arouca on May 5, 2011.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Scarborough 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Bon Accord Village 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Buccoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Castara 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Crown Point 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Speyside 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Tobago weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago in May?

Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Scarborough average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago in May?

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

Does Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Scarborough averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago with overall perfect weather in Scarborough. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago is in January, February, March, April and May with generally perfect weather in Scarborough. In contrast, September tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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