May weather forecast
British Virgin Islands

As May arrives, the British Virgin Islands move closer to the onset of the wet season. The weather conditions still remain largely favorable, with average temperatures ranging from a pleasant 25°C (77°F) at night to a moderately hot 31°C (87.8°F) during the day. The warmer temperatures are balanced by the persistent trade winds, which help maintain a comfortable climate despite the slight increase in heat.

In Road Town, the capital located on Tortola Island, weather patterns are comparable to the rest of the islands. The sea temperature also begins to rise slightly, averaging 28°C (82.4°F), which is still suitable for various water activities like swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.

When it comes to precipitation, May sees a noticeable increase compared to April, with average rainfall reaching around 85mm (3.35"). The onset of the rainy season is indicated by a greater number of showers, although they tend to be brief and are often followed by sunshine, allowing ample time to enjoy the outdoor beauty of the islands.

Comparing May to the upcoming month of June, the transition is characterized by increasing temperatures and rainfall as the islands move deeper into the wet season. Nevertheless, the weather in May is generally warm and pleasant, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors.

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• Road Town - May »
  In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, in May, it is raining for 23.1 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. May's presence in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, records an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.3°C (81.1°F), closely mirroring April's climate.
• Spanish Town - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands. Throughout the year, in Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands, there are 262.1 rainfall days, and 835mm (32.87") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Virgin Gorda - May »
  In Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 129mm (5.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Virgin Gorda measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F) in May, identical to the preceding month.
• Anegada - May »
  In Anegada in May, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). Anegada records a high-temperature average of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) in May, showing no difference from April.
• Wesley Will - May »
  In Wesley Will during the entire year, the rain falls for 262.1 days and collects up to 835mm (32.87") of precipitation. In Wesley Will, in May, during 23.1 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• The Settlement - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in The Settlement are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in The Settlement, British Virgin Islands, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Leonards - May »
  On the first day of May in Leonards, British Virgin Islands, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:40. The temperature in Leonards escalates from 26.1°C (79°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F) marking the onset of warmer months.
• Hannah - May »
  In Hannah during May, the rain falls for 23.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Hannah the average relative humidity in May is 78%.
• Freshwater Pond - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Freshwater Pond, British Virgin Islands. The months with the highest humidity in Freshwater Pond are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Cane Garden Bay - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Cane Garden Bay are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in Cane Garden Bay are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Belle Vue - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Belle Vue are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in Belle Vue are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Long Swamp - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Long Swamp are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Long Swamp, British Virgin Islands, in May, during 23.1 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.