May weather forecast
Les Cayes, Haiti

May signals the arrival of a strikingly rainy spell, with an impressive 276mm (10.87") of rainfall, in Les Cayes, Haiti. It makes the transition to warmer days, culminating in a tropical atmosphere with occasional refreshing breaks. The city welcomes longer days, clocking in at 13 hours of daylight, close to the year's maximum. Although rainfall frequency increases, the sea remains inviting with warming temperatures. May encapsulates the perfect blend of sunshine and showers emblematic of a tropical paradise.

Temperature

The start of May brings an average high temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), closely paralleling April's weather. An average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is common during the nights of May.

Rainfall

In Les Cayes, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 276mm (10.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Les Cayes, Haiti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121 days and collects up to 1939mm (76.34") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Les Cayes, the average seawater temperature in May is 28.2°C (82.8°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, or other water activities, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) provide the most enjoyable experience for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In Les Cayes, Haiti, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Les Cayes, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:27 EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Les Cayes are January, May, June, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake all key precautions, as unprotected skin and eyes may get burns in no time. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.