The weather in May in Pitcairn Islands
It's warm in May in Pitcairn Islands with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Pitcairn Islands. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Pitcairn 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 27°C in 2023, Pitcairn Islands reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Pitcairn Islands
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Pitcairn Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Pitcairn Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 110 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Pitcairn Islands with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Pitcairn Islands is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Pitcairn Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Pitcairn Islands
Temperature in May in Pitcairn Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn Islands
Total precipitation in May in Pitcairn Islands over the years
Daily UV index in May in Pitcairn Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pitcairn Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.