May could be a good time to visit Tortola, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +27°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in May. However, expect about 23 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tortola has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Tortola in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tortola for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +28°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +28°C.
Is Tortola warm or cold in May?
Tortola 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 +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 Tortola:
Climate in Tortola in May
Tortola weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+27°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+34°C
Rainfall
39 mm
84 mm
58 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
1
Cloudy days
6
7
6
Rainy days
19
23
23
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 39 mm to 84 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 Tortola in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tortola is gradually increasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tortola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 60 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 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:
Tortola wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 127 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Tortola?
This is the weather in Tortola in May 2024:
1 May
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+27°C
2 May
☁️
+28°C
3 May
☁️
+27°C
4 May
☁️
+28°C
5 May
☁️
+28°C
6 May
☀️
+27°C
7 May
☁️
+27°C
8 May
☁️
+27°C
9 May
🌧️
+28°C
10 May
☀️
+28°C
11 May
☀️
+27°C
12 May
☀️
+27°C
13 May
🌧️
+27°C
14 May
☁️
+27°C
15 May
☁️
+28°C
16 May
☁️
+28°C
17 May
☁️
+28°C
18 May
☀️
+28°C
19 May
🌧️
+28°C
20 May
🌧️
+28°C
21 May
🌧️
+27°C
22 May
🌧️
+27°C
23 May
☁️
+27°C
24 May
🌧️
+27°C
25 May
☁️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+28°C
27 May
🌧️
+28°C
28 May
☁️
+27°C
29 May
☁️
+28°C
30 May
☁️
+28°C
31 May
☁️
+28°C
In May 2024 Tortola had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tortola climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tortola 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 2014 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 468 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1202 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tortola in May:
Is May a good time to visit Tortola?
It’s always a good time to visit Tortola, 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 Tortola in May?
May is warm in Tortola. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tortola rainy in May?
Tortola 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 Tortola in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tortola 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 Tortola, 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.
