May weather forecast
La Retraite, Saint Lucia

In May, the La Retraite weather follows its increasing course. A drastic leap in rainfall, up to 124mm (4.88"), ushers in the onset of the wet season. However, vacationers can still enjoy brimming daylight hours and soothing sunshine. Despite the heightened rainfall, May continues to be an attractive month for visitors owing to its tropical charm. As May concludes, it leaves behind hints of the more intense weather patterns to come.

Temperature

In La Retraite, the warmest months are May through October, registering an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In La Retraite, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 209 rainfall days, and 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in La Retraite is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as excellent and extremely agreeable for enduring enjoyment in water activities.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of May, in La Retraite, Saint Lucia, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:28 AST.

Sunshine

January through September, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in La Retraite, Saint Lucia.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take every essential safety procedure. Individuals with fair skin could sustain burns in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Despite the cloud cover, sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after a swim or an outdoor workout. Heads up! The reflection of sand and water notably intensifies UV rays from the Sun.