The weather in May in British Virgin Islands
It's hot in May in British Virgin Islands with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
May is a good month to be in British Virgin Islands for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for British Virgin Islands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2017, British Virgin Islands reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in May for British Virgin Islands
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in British Virgin Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
British Virgin Islands | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 31°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 31°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 62 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 10 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in British Virgin Islands with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in British Virgin Islands is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in British Virgin Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in British Virgin Islands
Temperature in May in British Virgin Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in British Virgin Islands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in British Virgin Islands
Total precipitation in May in British Virgin Islands over the years
Daily UV index in May in British Virgin Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in British Virgin Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in British Virgin Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Virgin Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.