Puerto Rico Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Puerto Rico experiences hot weather conditions with high temperatures averaging around 29.9°C (85.8°F), occasionally reaching average highs of 33.9°C (93.0°F). Meanwhile, overnight lows tend to be relatively cooler, averaging lows of 25.9°C (78.6°F). Travelers visiting Puerto Rico at this time can generally expect it to be very warm and muggy, with average daily temperatures hovering around 27.8°C (82.0°F). May marks the beginning of the rainy season in Puerto Rico, with an average precipitation rate of 3.21 mm (0.13 inches). There is a 58.1% chance of rain, and it actually does fall over the course of 11.2 wet days throughout the month. May is one of the wettest months of the year for Puerto Rico, so it is advisable to pack an umbrella or raincoat to stay dry. Rain is the most common form of precipitation, occurring on 100% of the days with rainfall.
What is the temperature in Puerto Rico in May?
Average air temperature in Puerto Rico is 27.8°C (82.1°F) in May. The outside temperature in Puerto Rico feels like 30.3°C (86.5°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.9°C (85.9°F) and feels like 33.9°C (93°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 25.9°C (78.6°F) which feels like 26.1°C (78.9°F).
How hot is Puerto Rico in May?
The hot temperature in May in Puerto Rico rises to 32.3°C (90.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 37.8 °C (100°F). The average maximum temp in Puerto Rico is 29.9°C (100°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Puerto Rico in May?
The coldest temp in Puerto Rico in May drops to 24.3°C (75.7°F) during the cold nights. With 27.4km/h (17mph) winds and 73.9% humidity it feels like 24.3°C (75.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Puerto Rico in May?
Yes, it rains for 25 days in Puerto Rico in May averaging 3.21 mm of precipitation. Puerto Rico has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Puerto Rico throughout May?
Puerto Rico has 3.21 mm (0.13 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 25 days out of the entire month.
Is Puerto Rico windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Puerto Rico during May is 27.4km/h (17mph) and average windgust is 36.9km/h (22.9mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 36.6km/h (22.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Puerto Rico in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Puerto Rico.
What are the humidity levels in Puerto Rico in May?
The average humidity levels in Puerto Rico in May are 73.9%. Daily humidity levels in Puerto Rico range from 65.1% to 81.2% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Puerto Rico in May?
Puerto Rico has 13 hours 00 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Puerto Rico in May is at 5:51:12 and the sunset is at 18:51:23.
What is the cloud coverage in Puerto Rico in May?
Clouds cover 45.1% of the sky on average throughout May in Puerto Rico. The cloud coverage ranges from 24.2% to 71.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Puerto Rico?
The average UV index in Puerto Rico is 9.1 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Puerto Rico in May?
The average solar radiation is 244.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Puerto Rico during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 163.4 W/m2 to 305.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Puerto Rico?
The average solar energy during May in Puerto Rico is 21.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 14 MJ/m2, to 26.3 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Puerto Rico in May?
Yes, there is a 31.3% risk for severe weather in Puerto Rico in May.
What is the air pressure in Puerto Rico in May?
On average the air pressure in Puerto Rico in May is 1013.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.4 mb to 1016 mb.
What is the visibility in Puerto Rico in May?
The average daylight visibility in Puerto Rico in May is 15.8 km (9.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15 km (9.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Puerto Rico in May?
The average dew point in Puerto Rico during May is 22.6°C (72.8°F).
Where is the data for Puerto Rico climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Puerto Rico in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- 41053 (maritime)
- SAN JUAN L M MARIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PR RQ
- ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR US
- SAN JUAN, RQ
- CW8822 Caguas PR US
- FW4325 Guayama PR US
- TJNR
- SAN JUAN INTL, PU