May weather forecastFrere Pilgrim, Barbados

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. May's average low-temperature in Frere Pilgrim is a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Extended exposure and activity might lead to tiredness, potentially resulting in heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Frere Pilgrim, in May, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Frere Pilgrim, Barbados, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.1 days and collects up to 710mm (27.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Frere Pilgrim is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May in Frere Pilgrim, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Frere Pilgrim 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

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

In Frere Pilgrim, 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. 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 calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Frere Pilgrim, Barbados, is 76%.

In May, in Frere Pilgrim, Barbados, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout May, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May 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, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21 AST.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Frere Pilgrim, Barbados, 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.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Apr

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
Frere Pilgrim, Barbados

Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (29°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
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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 (19.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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
Frere Pilgrim, 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).