Barbados in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Barbados in May is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Barbados · MayPhoto: Barry haynes · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 7 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent91/100
City breakExcellent82/100
ActiveGood66/100
FamilyExcellent87/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
27J
27F
27M
28A
28M
28J
28J
29A
29S
29O
28N
28D
7J
5F
4M
4A
7M
11J
13J
13A
13S
14O
12N
9D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Barbados in May?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Barbados in May?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Barbados in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Barbados?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.