Tortola Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tortola, UK Virgin Islands in May.

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Freshwater Pond Anderson Road Town

Are you planning a trip a to Tortola, UK Virgin Islands in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tortola in May

Tortola, UK Virgin Islands is a region in UK Virgin Islands. May in Tortola 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 Anderson.

For a closer look at conditions across Tortola, UK Virgin Islands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 86 mm (3.4 in) in Anderson.

Explore Tortola by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°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 Tortola in May

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

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 Tortola

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tortola, UK Virgin Islands?

Temperature range in Tortola (May)

Precipitation variation in Tortola (May)

Anderson

In May Anderson 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.

« April
May
June »
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)
86 mm (3.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Anderson →

Freshwater Pond

In May Freshwater Pond 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.

« April
May
June »
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)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Freshwater Pond →

Road Town

In May Road Town 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.

« April
May
June »
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
47 mm (1.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Road Town →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tortola, in UK Virgin Islands.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freshwater Pond 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Anderson 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Road Town 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Tortola weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tortola, UK Virgin Islands in May?

Expect perfect weather across Tortola, UK Virgin Islands in May. The popular destination of Anderson averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tortola, UK Virgin Islands in May?

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

Does Tortola, UK Virgin Islands get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tortola, UK Virgin Islands during May, with Anderson averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tortola, UK Virgin Islands?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Tortola, UK Virgin Islands with overall perfect weather in Anderson. 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, July and December offering mostly perfect weather in Anderson. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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