Dominica Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
May is the start of the rainy season in Dominica, with precipitation levels increasing significantly from previous months. The island receives an average of 15 days of rainfall in May, with a total precipitation of around 8 inches (203 mm). The temperatures in Dominica remain warm and consistent in May, with an average high of 86°F (30°C) and an average low of 75°F (24°C). The humidity is also high, averaging around 80%. The island experiences strong easterly winds in May, with average speeds of 18 mph (29 km/h) and gusts reaching up to 30 mph (48 km/h). The sea temperatures are warm, averaging around 82°F (28°C). Overall, May in Dominica is characterized by warm temperatures, high humidity, frequent rainfall, and strong easterly winds. Travelers should be prepared for both sunny and rainy weather and take precautions for the tropical climate.
What is the temperature in Dominica in May?
Average air temperature in Dominica is 28.2°C (82.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Dominica feels like 30.3°C (86.5°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.4°C (90.3°F) and feels like 35.6°C (96.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.1°C (71.8°F) which feels like 21.9°C (71.4°F).
How hot is Dominica in May?
The hot temperature in May in Dominica rises to 33.9°C (93°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 70.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 40.6 °C (105.1°F). The average maximum temp in Dominica is 32.4°C (105.1°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Dominica in May?
The coldest temp in Dominica in May drops to 9°C (48.2°F) during the cold nights. With 28.3km/h (17.6mph) winds and 70.2% humidity it feels like 2.6°C (36.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Dominica in May?
Yes, it rains for 30 days in Dominica in May averaging 3.31 mm of precipitation. Dominica has a 90.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Dominica throughout May?
Dominica has 3.31 mm (0.13 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 30 days out of the entire month.
Is Dominica windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Dominica during May is 28.3km/h (17.6mph) and average windgust is 40.2km/h (25mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 92.5km/h (57.5mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Dominica in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East direction in Dominica.
What are the humidity levels in Dominica in May?
The average humidity levels in Dominica in May are 70.2%. Daily humidity levels in Dominica range from 61.8% to 77.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Dominica in May?
Dominica has 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Dominica in May is at 5:37:09 and the sunset is at 18:27:39.
What is the cloud coverage in Dominica in May?
Clouds cover 50.5% of the sky on average throughout May in Dominica. The cloud coverage ranges from 22.5% to 77.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Dominica?
The average UV index in Dominica is 9.8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Dominica in May?
The average solar radiation is 329.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Dominica during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 192.2 W/m2 to 379.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Dominica?
The average solar energy during May in Dominica is 28.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 16.6 MJ/m2, to 32.9 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Dominica in May?
Yes, there is a 20.6% risk for severe weather in Dominica in May.
What is the air pressure in Dominica in May?
On average the air pressure in Dominica in May is 1014.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.1 mb to 1016.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Dominica in May?
The average daylight visibility in Dominica in May is 16.8 km (10.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14 km (8.7 miles) to 18.1 km (11.2 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Dominica in May?
The average dew point in Dominica during May is 21.8°C (71.3°F).
Where is the data for Dominica climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Dominica in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- 3FOA6 (maritime)
- MELVILLE HALL AIRPORT, DO
- CANEFIELD AIRPORT, DO
- FM1HN Fort de France MQ
- MERFR00 (maritime)
- TDCF
- TDPD