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 »
  The months with the highest UV index in Cockburn Town are January, February, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Cockburn Town in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Providenciales - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Providenciales sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:27 EDT. In Providenciales in May, during 13 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kew - May »
  In Kew in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In May, Kew experiences a surge in temperatures, stepping far into the warm territory.
• Bambarra - May »
  In May, in Bambarra the rain falls for 14.3 days. January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bambarra, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Sandy Point - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Sandy Point, Turks and Caicos Islands, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 19:27 EDT. In Sandy Point in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Whitby - May »
  In Whitby during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Whitby are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Balfour Town - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Balfour Town sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:22 EDT. Balfour Town transitions into May recording an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Conch Bar - May »
  On the first day of May in Conch Bar sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:13. On the first day of May in Conch Bar sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:13.
• Lorimers - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Lorimers sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:25 EDT. The months with the highest UV index in Lorimers are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Cockburn Harbour - May »
  In Cockburn Harbour, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. May nights in Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands, cool to an average low-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.
• Yankee Town - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Yankee Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 19:28 EDT. In Yankee Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.8 days and collects up to 460mm (18.11") of precipitation.