May weather forecast
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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A view of the Road Town in the British Virgin Islands from the Mount Sage National Park in Tortola
A view of the Road Town in the British Virgin Islands from the Mount Sage National Park in Tortola

Weather in May

May sees a more substantial rise in temperature in Road Town, indicating the onset of the warmer months. This month offers longer periods of daylight, leading to an escalation of the usual tropical heat. However, the warm clime is balanced by the increasingly cooling winds in the evening. Despite being a pre-monsoon period, rainfall increases but fails to overshadow the predominant sunny conditions. The fluctuations of temperature in May are between 26.1°C (79°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F), signaling the beginning of the tropical summer in Road Town.

Temperature

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. Throughout the nights in May, Road Town notes an average low of 26.1°C (79°F), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a hot 30°C (86°F). If exposure and activity are sustained, they might cause a feeling of weariness, resulting in heat cramps.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Road Town, the rain falls for 23.1 days. Throughout May, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated. In Road Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 262.1 days and collects up to 835mm (32.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Road Town, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:51 AST.

Sunshine

In Road Town, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

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 in Road Town are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Road Town?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Road Town, is 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Road Town?

In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Road Town?

In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, in May, it is raining for 23.1 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Road Town?

In May, the average day length in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, is 13h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Road Town?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:51 AST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Road Town?

The average sunshine duration in May in Road Town is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Road Town?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Road Town?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Road Town.

What is the UV index reading in May in Road Town?

In Road Town, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average temperature in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average high temperature in May: 27.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (25.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average pressure in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average wind speed in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average wind speed in May: 21.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average humidity in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, October and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average rainfall in May: 79mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and October (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall days in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average sunshine days in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average UV index in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average cloud cover in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are May, July and August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average visibility in May - Road Town, British Virgin Islands
  • 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).

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