May weather forecastBakers, Barbados

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bakers, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

Bakers, Barbados, transitions into May recording an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Bakers's evenings during May maintain an average temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

In Bakers, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bakers, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Bakers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.8 days and collects up to 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bakers is 9.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bakers. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Bakers. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Bakers, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Bakers, Barbados, during May, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Bakers, Barbados, is 12h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Bakers, Barbados, is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average wind speed in May: 25.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average rainfall in May: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average sunshine days in May: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Bakers, Barbados

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).