Barbados Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Barbados has very warm weather with an average daily temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F). Daily highs reach 30.2°C (86.4°F) on average and overnight lows drop down to 25.6°C (78.1°F). The island experiences a mix of partly cloudy and mostly sunny skies during this time of year, with an average cloud coverage of 60.9%. May marks the end of the dry season in Barbados, with an average precipitation rate of 0.54 inches. There is a 32.3% chance of rain, which typically falls over the course of 13 days throughout the month. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 29.5 km/h (18.3 mph), though gusts can reach up to 32.7 km/h (20.3 mph). The island has a high UV index of 9.5, indicating a very high risk of sun damage, and an average humidity of 77.6%.
What is the temperature in Barbados in May?
Average air temperature in Barbados is 27.7°C (81.8°F) in May. The outside temperature in Barbados feels like 30.5°C (86.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.2°C (86.3°F) and feels like 35.4°C (95.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 25.6°C (78°F) which feels like 25.6°C (78.2°F).
How hot is Barbados in May?
The hot temperature in May in Barbados rises to 31°C (87.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 77.6% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 37.4 °C (99.3°F). The average maximum temp in Barbados is 30.2°C (99.3°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Barbados in May?
The coldest temp in Barbados in May drops to 23.7°C (74.7°F) during the cold nights. With 29.5km/h (18.3mph) winds and 77.6% humidity it feels like 23.7°C (74.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 25.6°C (78°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Barbados in May?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Barbados in May averaging 0.54 mm of precipitation. Barbados has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Barbados throughout May?
Barbados has 0.54 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Barbados windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Barbados during May is 29.5km/h (18.3mph) and average windgust is 32.7km/h (20.3mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 80.5km/h (50mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Barbados in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East direction in Barbados.
What are the humidity levels in Barbados in May?
The average humidity levels in Barbados in May are 77.6%. Daily humidity levels in Barbados range from 71.8% to 88.7% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Barbados in May?
Barbados has 12 hours 43 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Barbados in May is at 5:33:18 and the sunset is at 18:17:17.
What is the cloud coverage in Barbados in May?
Clouds cover 60.9% of the sky on average throughout May in Barbados. The cloud coverage ranges from 37.5% to 80.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Barbados?
The average UV index in Barbados is 9.5 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Barbados in May?
The average solar radiation is 294.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Barbados during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 101.8 W/m2 to 326.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Barbados?
The average solar energy during May in Barbados is 25.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.7 MJ/m2, to 28.1 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Barbados in May?
Yes, there is a 17.1% risk for severe weather in Barbados in May.
What is the air pressure in Barbados in May?
On average the air pressure in Barbados in May is 1013.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.7 mb to 1015.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Barbados in May?
The average daylight visibility in Barbados in May is 19.3 km (12 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13.9 km (8.6 miles) to 25.2 km (15.7 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Barbados in May?
The average dew point in Barbados during May is 23.3°C (74°F).
Where is the data for Barbados climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Barbados in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- GRANTLEY ADAMS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BB
- C6BX8 (maritime)
- C6FV8 (maritime)
- TBPB