May weather forecastCharnocks, Barbados

May

Weather in May

May heralds the start of summer in Barbados. The temperature slightly increases, with 28.3°C (82.9°F) reported as the high. The low temperature continues an upward climb, stopping at 26.8°C (80.2°F). May sees a significant increase in precipitation, as the rainfall soars to 44mm (1.73") in comparison to April's 31mm (1.22"). Marked by warmer temperature, frequent tropical showers, and lengthening daylight hours, May hints at the impending warmer and wetter months.

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), hardly deviating from April. May registers an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) in Charnocks, subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Charnocks, during May, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 233.8 rainfall days, and 706mm (27.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Charnocks is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 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 Charnocks is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Charnocks are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Charnocks, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Charnocks, in May, during 21.7 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Charnocks is 12h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, in Charnocks, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Charnocks is 9.7h.

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

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

In Charnocks, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Jun

Average high temperature

27.4°C

28.3°C

28.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

25.4km/h

26.2km/h

28.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

1.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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
Charnocks, 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).