Antigua in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antigua has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Antigua in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antigua for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +27°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.
Is Antigua warm or cold in May?
Antigua is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Antigua:
Water temperature in Antigua in May
Water in Antigua in May is Warm. It varies from +26°C to +29°C, with an average of +28°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +27°C.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Antigua are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +29°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +26°C.
Can you swim in Antigua in May?
You can absolutely swim in Antigua in May, the water is warm (+28°C in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.
Climate in Antigua in May
Antigua weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+27°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+22°C
+21°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+31°C
+31°C
Rainfall
35 mm
60 mm
44 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
Humidity
75%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
1
1
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
19
22
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +27°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 35 mm to 60 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 1 in May.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Antigua in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Antigua is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Antigua based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antigua wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 123 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 68% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Antigua?
This is the weather in Antigua in May 2024:
1 May
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+27°C
2 May
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+27°C
3 May
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+27°C
4 May
☀️
+27°C
5 May
☁️
+27°C
6 May
☀️
+27°C
7 May
☁️
+27°C
8 May
🌧️
+28°C
9 May
☁️
+27°C
10 May
☀️
+27°C
11 May
☁️
+27°C
12 May
🌧️
+26°C
13 May
☁️
+27°C
14 May
☁️
+27°C
15 May
☁️
+27°C
16 May
☁️
+27°C
17 May
☁️
+27°C
18 May
☁️
+27°C
19 May
🌧️
+27°C
20 May
☀️
+27°C
21 May
☁️
+27°C
22 May
☁️
+27°C
23 May
☀️
+27°C
24 May
🌧️
+27°C
25 May
🌧️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+27°C
27 May
☁️
+27°C
28 May
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+27°C
29 May
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+27°C
30 May
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+27°C
31 May
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+27°C
In May 2024 Antigua had 9 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Antigua climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Antigua in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+29°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 425 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1243 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antigua in May:
Is May a good time to visit Antigua?
It’s always a good time to visit Antigua, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Antigua in May?
May is warm in Antigua. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Antigua in May?
Yes, you can swim in Antigua in May, the water temperature averaging at +28°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.
Is Antigua rainy in May?
Antigua is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Antigua in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antigua in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antigua, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
