St Thomas Island in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 101 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Thomas Island has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in St Thomas Island in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Thomas Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.
Is St Thomas Island warm or cold in May?
St Thomas Island is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°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 St Thomas Island:
Climate in St Thomas Island in May
St Thomas Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+81°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+88°F
+90°F
Rainfall
51 mm
101 mm
74 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
79%
82%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
3
2
Cloudy days
4
4
5
Rainy days
20
24
23
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 +79°F to +81°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 101 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
Wind speed in St Thomas Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in St Thomas Island 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 St Thomas Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
St Thomas Island wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 153 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in St Thomas Island?
This is the weather in St Thomas Island in May 2023:
1 May
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+81°F
2 May
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+81°F
3 May
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+81°F
4 May
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+82°F
5 May
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+81°F
6 May
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+81°F
7 May
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+81°F
8 May
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+81°F
9 May
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+82°F
10 May
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+81°F
11 May
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+81°F
12 May
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+81°F
13 May
🌧️
+80°F
14 May
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+81°F
15 May
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+81°F
16 May
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+81°F
17 May
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+81°F
18 May
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+82°F
19 May
🌧️
+81°F
20 May
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+81°F
21 May
🌧️
+80°F
22 May
🌧️
+79°F
23 May
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+81°F
24 May
🌧️
+80°F
25 May
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+80°F
26 May
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+82°F
27 May
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+81°F
28 May
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+81°F
29 May
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+81°F
30 May
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+81°F
31 May
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+82°F
In May 2023 St Thomas Island had 8 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how St Thomas Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in St Thomas Island in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+78°F) and the highest in 2020 (+84°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 546 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1557 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Thomas Island in May:
Is May a good time to visit St Thomas Island?
It’s always a good time to visit St Thomas Island, 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 St Thomas Island in May?
May is warm in St Thomas Island. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is St Thomas Island rainy in May?
St Thomas Island 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 St Thomas Island in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Thomas Island 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 St Thomas Island, 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.