If you plan to visit Pointe-a-Pitre in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 77 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pointe-a-Pitre has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Pointe-a-Pitre in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pointe-a-Pitre for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +82°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.
Is Pointe-a-Pitre warm or cold in May?
Pointe-a-Pitre is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Pointe-a-Pitre:
Climate in Pointe-a-Pitre in May
Pointe-a-Pitre weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+86°F
Rainfall
56 mm
77 mm
69 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
82%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
5
4
3
Rainy days
24
26
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 77 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Pointe-a-Pitre 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 Pointe-a-Pitre 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 Pointe-a-Pitre based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pointe-a-Pitre wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 79% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Pointe-a-Pitre?
This is the weather in Pointe-a-Pitre in May 2023:
1 May
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+84°F
2 May
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+84°F
3 May
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+84°F
4 May
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+82°F
5 May
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+84°F
6 May
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+84°F
7 May
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+83°F
8 May
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+84°F
9 May
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+83°F
10 May
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+84°F
11 May
🌧️
+81°F
12 May
🌧️
+81°F
13 May
🌧️
+83°F
14 May
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+82°F
15 May
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+82°F
16 May
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+84°F
17 May
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+83°F
18 May
🌧️
+82°F
19 May
🌧️
+82°F
20 May
🌧️
+83°F
21 May
🌧️
+83°F
22 May
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+82°F
23 May
🌧️
+83°F
24 May
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+82°F
25 May
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+83°F
26 May
🌧️
+84°F
27 May
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+83°F
28 May
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+83°F
29 May
🌧️
+82°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
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+83°F
In May 2023 Pointe-a-Pitre had 13 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. 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 the Years
This is how Pointe-a-Pitre climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Pointe-a-Pitre in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+80°F) and the highest in 2023 (+83°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 740 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1549 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pointe-a-Pitre in May:
Is May a good time to visit Pointe-a-Pitre?
It’s always a good time to visit Pointe-a-Pitre, 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 Pointe-a-Pitre in May?
May is warm in Pointe-a-Pitre. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Pointe-a-Pitre rainy in May?
Pointe-a-Pitre 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 Pointe-a-Pitre in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pointe-a-Pitre 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 Pointe-a-Pitre, 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.