May weather forecast
Turks and Caicos Islands

May in the Turks and Caicos Islands is characterized by the continuation of the transitional phase from the dry to the wet season. This climate shift is seen across the major regions of Cockburn Town, Providenciales, and Grand Turk.

During May, average temperatures continue to rise. Night temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F) while daytime temperatures can reach up to 30°C (86°F). This is a further increase from the 24°C (75.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) range seen in April, indicating a progression towards the hotter months.

In terms of rainfall, May sees a notable increase compared to the previous months. The average precipitation during May is approximately 50mm (1.97"), a significant increase from the 40mm (1.57") recorded in April. This marks a further shift from the dry season towards the wetter part of the year, although the weather is generally still more dry than wet.

Tropical storms or hurricanes in May are still a rarity, however, the risk begins to increase as the transitional period progresses and the official Atlantic hurricane season approaches in June. Despite this, the overall climate remains favourable for outdoor activities, although visitors should be aware of the potential for sudden weather changes.

Wind speeds in May are typically around 13km/h (8.1mph), marking a slight decrease from the 14km/h (8.7mph) recorded in April. This provides a gentle cooling effect, which helps to moderate the increasing temperatures.

Overall, the weather in May in the Turks and Caicos Islands sees a continuation of the rising temperatures, a notable increase in rainfall, and slightly lower wind speeds. While the weather remains generally favourable, the increased rainfall and rising temperatures signify the gradual transition towards the wet season.

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• Cockburn Town - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Cockburn Town sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 19:23 EDT. In Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, during May, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.
• Providenciales - May »
  In Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Providenciales, there are 155 rainfall days, and 775mm (30.51") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Kew - May »
  In Kew, Turks and Caicos Islands, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. May temperatures in Kew vary between a high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and a low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F).
• Bambarra - May »
  In Bambarra, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bambarra, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sandy Point - May »
  In Sandy Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation. In Sandy Point, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.
• Whitby - May »
  In Whitby in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Whitby, Turks and Caicos Islands, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
• Balfour Town - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Balfour Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, are January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Balfour Town in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Conch Bar - May »
  In Conch Bar in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In May, in Conch Bar the rain falls for 14.3 days.
• Lorimers - May »
  In Lorimers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation. In May, in Lorimers the rain falls for 14.3 days.
• Cockburn Harbour - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Cockburn Harbour sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:24 EDT. January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Yankee Town - May »
  January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Yankee Town. In Yankee Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation.