May weather forecast
Maurice Bishop International Airport, Grenada

May in Maurice Bishop International Airport, Grenada, brings about an escalation in weather volatility compared to April. Rainfall increases substantially, although the temperature fluctuation remains minimal. May averages 13 days of rainfall with accumulations amounting to 76mm (2.99"). Despite the increased rainfall, sunshine hours remain adequate, and the sea temperatures continue to be pleasantly warm. Moving into June, the weather exhibits a sharp increase in both rainfall days and volume while maintaining similar levels of average high and low temperatures.

Temperature

April through November are the warmest months in Maurice Bishop International Airport, with an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In Maurice Bishop International Airport, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. In Maurice Bishop International Airport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180 days and collects up to 1594mm (62.76") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Maurice Bishop International Airport, Grenada, is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as very warm, making swimming, diving, and similar water activities pleasurable for extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of May, in Maurice Bishop International Airport, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:28 AST.

Sunshine

January through May and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 12 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure all key precautions. Defense against sun exposure is critical. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Apply and frequently reapply a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen even on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout. Attention! The combination of sand and water reflections enhances UV ray intensity.