Weather for Port of Spain in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 20 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 49 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port of Spain has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Port of Spain in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port of Spain for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +88°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +84°F.
Is Port of Spain warm or cold in May?
Port of Spain is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°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 Port of Spain:
Climate in Port of Spain in May
Port of Spain weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+70°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
27 mm
49 mm
107 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
81%
84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
14
9
3
Rainy days
14
20
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 49 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Port of Spain in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port of Spain is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Port of Spain based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 117 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 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:
Port of Spain wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Port of Spain?
This is the weather in Port of Spain in May 2024:
1 May
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+84°F
2 May
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+84°F
3 May
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+88°F
4 May
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+88°F
5 May
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+87°F
6 May
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+86°F
7 May
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+89°F
8 May
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+88°F
9 May
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+88°F
10 May
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+89°F
11 May
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+90°F
12 May
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+88°F
13 May
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+88°F
14 May
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+88°F
15 May
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+88°F
16 May
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+88°F
17 May
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+88°F
18 May
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+88°F
19 May
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+88°F
20 May
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+89°F
21 May
🌧️
+87°F
22 May
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+79°F
23 May
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+86°F
24 May
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+90°F
25 May
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+90°F
26 May
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+88°F
27 May
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+87°F
28 May
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+81°F
29 May
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+85°F
30 May
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+86°F
31 May
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+85°F
In May 2024 Port of Spain had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Port of Spain climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Port of Spain in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+80°F) and the highest in 2019 (+87°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 595 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1632 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port of Spain in May:
Is May a good time to visit Port of Spain?
May is a really good time to go to Port of Spain. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Port of Spain.
Can you sunbathe in Port of Spain in May?
May is warm in Port of Spain. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Port of Spain rainy in May?
Port of Spain is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Port of Spain in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain, 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.
