May weather forecastLowland, Barbados

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

May experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), barely different from April's 27.4°C (81.3°F). Lowland sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in May, with an average low settling at a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lowland, during May, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Lowland, 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 in Lowland is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, 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

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Lowland, Barbados, 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 threat 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

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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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
Lowland, 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).