May weather forecast
Haiti

May marks the peak of the spring season in Haiti and is characterized by both high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Average temperatures during this month range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), reflecting the steady rise in heat as the year progresses.

In Port-au-Prince, temperatures fluctuate between 23°C (73.4°F) and 31°C (87.8°F), consistent with the national averages. However, the city experiences a significant upswing in rainfall, receiving around 231mm (9.09") of precipitation in May. This makes May one of the wettest months of the year in Port-au-Prince. Kenscoff, a region with high altitude, maintains cooler temperatures and also sees a substantial increase in rainfall.

With approximately 10 hours of sunshine per day, the length of daylight in May remains consistent with the previous months. Despite the heavy rainfall, there is still a significant amount of sunshine for outdoor activities during the drier parts of the day. Sea temperatures off Haiti's coast warm slightly to 28°C (82.4°F), providing warm conditions for sea swimming and water sports.

Compared to April, May experiences a further increase in both temperature and rainfall. This is indicative of Haiti's steady transition into the wet season, which reaches its peak in May and June. As the year progresses into June, Haiti continues to experience heavy rainfall and high temperatures, with June often recording some of the highest rainfall totals of the year.

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• Port-au-Prince - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Port-au-Prince is May, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. In Port-au-Prince during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.
• Cap-Haitien - May »
  On the first day of May in Cap-Haitien sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:11. In Cap-Haitien, in May, during 12 rainfall days, 189mm (7.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Carrefour - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Carrefour is May, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. Rainfall peaks in May, as an astonishing 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is recorded, making it the wettest month of the year in Carrefour, Haiti.
• Delmas - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Delmas are January, March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the most sunshine in Delmas, Haiti, are May through August, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.
• Croix-des-Bouquets - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Croix-des-Bouquets is May, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. May stands as a significant month in Croix-des-Bouquets, highlighted by the highest recorded precipitation of 141mm (5.55") spanning over 24.3 days.
• Les Cayes - May »
  The months with the least sunshine in Les Cayes are January, May, June, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine. March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Les Cayes, Haiti.
• Jacmel - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Jacmel, Haiti, are January, March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Jacmel during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.
• Saint-Marc - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Saint-Marc is May, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Saint-Marc is May, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.
• Port-de-Paix - May »
  For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods. For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.
• Jeremie - May »
  Temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are excellent for swimming, diving, and other water activities, providing comfort and enjoyment for extended periods without discomfort. For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.
• Miragoane - May »
  Water activities including swimming and diving at temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed very pleasurable and enjoyable for extended periods, devoid of discomfort. For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.