May weather forecast
Curaçao

May in Curaçao witnesses a continuation of the dry and warm trend from the previous months, but it begins to showcase a slight increase in both temperatures and rainfall as the summer season approaches. Average precipitation during May increases to 30mm (1.18"), a modest rise yet still maintaining relatively dry conditions. The temperatures during May exhibit a minor increment, with ranges from 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), offering a warmer climate.

The capital city, Willemstad, along with other regions of Curaçao, uniformly experience these climatic patterns. The Caribbean Sea continues to offer a warm and pleasant temperature of approximately 27°C (80.6°F), favouring various water activities.

When compared to April, May presents slightly higher temperatures and an increase in rainfall, setting the stage for the warmer and rainier summer months. As Curaçao transitions from May into June, temperatures maintain their gradual upward trend, and the rainfall begins to slowly increase, preparing for the onset of the wetter part of the year.

In keeping with its tropical semi-arid climate, Curaçao does not experience extreme weather variations, significant snowfall or record-breaking temperature or precipitation levels in May. However, the warm temperatures and manageable rainfall levels continue to make it an attractive month for those seeking a tropical retreat.

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• Willemstad - May »
  Overall, May marks the beginning of the warm season in Willemstad with increasing sea temperature and daylight hours. The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered.
• Newport - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Newport, Curaçao. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Newport, Curaçao.
• Barber - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Barber, Curaçao. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Barber, Curaçao.
• Fontein - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 83%, May is the most humid month in Fontein. The months with the highest UV index in Fontein are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Julianadorp - May »
  May is the most humid month in Julianadorp with an average relative humidity of 83%. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Julianadorp, Curaçao.
• Curaçao - May »
  When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. The average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 42°C (107.6°F).
• Punda - May »
  On the first day of May in Punda sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:49. The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels.
• Brievengat - May »
  Coming into May, the weather in Brievengat, Curaçao accounts for a slight increase in rainfall registering at 34mm (1.34") compared to the previous month. The most humid month in Brievengat is May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
• Bullenbaai - May »
  The most humid month in Bullenbaai is May, with an average relative humidity of 83%. On the first day of May in Bullenbaai sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:50.
• Santa Rosa - May »
  Santa Rosa begins to warm up significantly during May, and the increased heat is accompanied by a marginal hike in the month's rainfall, signaling an initial move towards wetter months ahead. The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Rosa, Curaçao, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Nieuw Nederland - May »
  With an average relative humidity of 83%, May is the most humid month in Nieuw Nederland, Curaçao. The months with the lowest UV index in Nieuw Nederland are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Marchena - May »
  On the last day of May, in Marchena sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:57 AST. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Marchena.