If you plan to visit Gustavia in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 74 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gustavia has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Gustavia in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gustavia for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.
Is Gustavia warm or cold in May?
Gustavia is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°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 Gustavia:
Climate in Gustavia in May
Gustavia weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
38 mm
74 mm
52 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
2
2
Cloudy days
5
6
7
Rainy days
20
23
22
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 +28°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 74 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 2 in May.
Wind speed in Gustavia in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Gustavia is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Gustavia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 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:
Gustavia wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Gustavia?
This is the weather in Gustavia in May 2024:
1 May
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+30°C
2 May
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+29°C
3 May
☁️
+29°C
4 May
☁️
+30°C
5 May
☁️
+30°C
6 May
☀️
+30°C
7 May
☁️
+29°C
8 May
🌧️
+30°C
9 May
☀️
+30°C
10 May
☀️
+30°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
☁️
+29°C
13 May
🌧️
+30°C
14 May
☁️
+30°C
15 May
☁️
+29°C
16 May
☁️
+30°C
17 May
☁️
+30°C
18 May
☀️
+30°C
19 May
☁️
+30°C
20 May
☁️
+30°C
21 May
☁️
+30°C
22 May
☁️
+30°C
23 May
☁️
+30°C
24 May
🌧️
+30°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
🌧️
+31°C
27 May
🌧️
+30°C
28 May
☀️
+30°C
29 May
☀️
+29°C
30 May
☀️
+30°C
31 May
☁️
+30°C
In May 2024 Gustavia had 9 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gustavia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gustavia in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+27°C) and the highest in 2024 (+30°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 353 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1787 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gustavia in May:
Is May a good time to visit Gustavia?
It’s always a good time to visit Gustavia, 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 Gustavia in May?
May is warm in Gustavia. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Gustavia rainy in May?
Gustavia 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 Gustavia in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gustavia 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 Gustavia, 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.
