Saint Barthélemy · SpringMonth summary
Saint Barthélemy weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Saint Barthélemy 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 Saint Barthélemy. March remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Saint Barthélemy 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 (27°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Saint Barthélemy. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 26°C | 42% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 25°C | 36% | 1.5 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 25°C | 25% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 26°C | 38% | 1.6 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.7 | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 26°C | 27°C | 35% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 28°C | 51% | 2.2 | 12.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 28°C | 48% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 4.4 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 28°C | 57% | 3.8 | 11.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 26°C | 27°C | 53% | 3.7 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 26°C | 43% | 1.4 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
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, Saint Barthélemy averages 27°C, 35% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Saint Barthélemy in May
Is May a good time to visit Saint Barthélemy?
May is an excellent time to visit Saint Barthélemy (score 8.4/10). With 27°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 35% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Saint Barthélemy in May?
With 27°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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