Saint James weather in May (Saint James, Barbados)

What does the weather outlook for Saint James look like in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Saint James in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Saint James in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 265 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint James climate page with graphs.

 

Saint James, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 265 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bridgetown, Barbados (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Barbados in May

Find out more about the weather in Barbados and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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