May weather forecast
Belle, Barbados

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Belle, Barbados, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. During May, the nighttime temperatures in Belle align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). One might feel worn out with persistent exposure and activity, resulting in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Belle, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belle, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Belle, 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, in Belle, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

Sunshine

In Belle, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Belle are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Belle during May?

In Belle, 28.3°C (82.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°C (80.2°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Belle?

The average relative humidity in May in Belle, Barbados, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Belle?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Belle?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Belle?

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, in Belle, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belle have in May?

In Belle, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Belle?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Belle?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Belle?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Belle, Barbados

Average temperature in May - Belle, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Belle, Barbados

Average pressure in May - Belle, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Belle, Barbados

Average wind speed in May - Belle, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Belle, Barbados

Average humidity in May - Belle, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Belle, Barbados

Average rainfall in May - Belle, 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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Belle, Barbados

Average rainfall days in May - Belle, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Belle, Barbados
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Belle, Barbados

Average sunshine days in May - Belle, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Belle, Barbados

Average UV index in May - Belle, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Belle, Barbados

Average cloud cover in May - Belle, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Belle, Barbados

Average visibility in May - Belle, 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).

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