Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Willemstad
Curacao · Caribbean
Warm days and some sun. Humid air and wind on open waterfronts and rooftops are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
Wind
20 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days, fewer than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
52%May Heat feel
Warm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, days and nights feel about the same, around 79°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
20 mphMay Windy
Sea temperature
81°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Rain20%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain5%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain2%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Rain5%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 | 77 | 2.0 | 14 | 11.0 | 82 | 80 |
| Feb | 79 | 77 | 1.0 | 9 | 11.4 | 81 | 80 |
| Mar | 79 | 78 | 0.8 | 7 | 11.5 | 82 | 80 |
| Apr | 80 | 78 | 1.2 | 7 | 11.2 | 84 | 80 |
| May | 81 | 79 | 1.5 | 9 | 11.5 | 85 | 81 |
| Jun | 81 | 79 | 1.8 | 12 | 12.0 | 85 | 82 |
| Jul | 81 | 79 | 1.6 | 11 | 12.0 | 85 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 80 | 1.7 | 12 | 11.6 | 84 | 83 |
| Sep | 83 | 81 | 2.4 | 13 | 11.0 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 83 | 80 | 4.6 | 21 | 10.4 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 79 | 6.0 | 22 | 10.4 | 83 | 84 |
| Dec | 80 | 78 | 3.4 | 19 | 10.8 | 82 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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