Barbados · SpringMonth summary
Barbados weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Barbados in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Barbados. April remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Barbados in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Barbados. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 27°C | 54% | 1.6 | 10.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 27°C | 49% | 1.5 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 27°C | 45% | 1.4 | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 28°C | 41% | 1.3 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 28°C | 47% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 28°C | 62% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 28°C | 75% | 3.6 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 28°C | 77% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 4.2 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 28°C | 68% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 65% | 3.5 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 27°C | 53% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Barbados averages 28°C, 47% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Barbados in May
Is May a good time to visit Barbados?
May is an excellent time to visit Barbados (score 8.2/10). With 28°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Barbados in May?
With 28°C and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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