May weather forecastEndeavour, Barbados

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Endeavour, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.3°C (82.9°F) and min 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

Endeavour's May average high-temperature settles at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. In Endeavour, the month of May records an average minimum temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), a slight dip from the daily highs.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Exposure and extended activity could potentially cause a state of fatigue and lead to heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Endeavour, Barbados, 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

In May, the average sunshine 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 are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

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

In Endeavour, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of May, 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 is 9.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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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May

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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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
Endeavour, 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).