The weather in May in Richmond

It's hot in May in Richmond with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.

May is a good month to be in Richmond 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 Richmond, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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 39°C in 2021, Richmond reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Richmond

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Richmond. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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31° / 27°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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31° / 26°

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30° / 26°

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31° / 27°

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32° / 26°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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31° / 27°

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Start of May

The month of May starts in Richmond with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 32°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 Richmond is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 Richmond, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Richmond

Temperature in May in Richmond over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Richmond, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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 Richmond

Total precipitation in May in Richmond over the years

Daily UV index in May in Richmond

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Richmond, 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 Richmond by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richmond. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.