Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Dominica
Dominica · Caribbean
Warm days and plenty of sun. Wind on exposed beaches and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
Wind
16 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 11 wet days, fewer than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
96%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 78°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
16 mphMay Windy
Sea temperature
82°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 80°F across the main parts of the day.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain17%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday80°F
Rain15%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain11%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Rain14%
Cloud50%
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 | 78 | 76 | 1.3 | 12 | 10.8 | 78 | 81 |
| Feb | 78 | 75 | 0.9 | 8 | 11.0 | 77 | 80 |
| Mar | 78 | 76 | 0.8 | 8 | 11.6 | 77 | 80 |
| Apr | 79 | 77 | 1.3 | 9 | 11.8 | 79 | 81 |
| May | 80 | 78 | 1.6 | 11 | 11.6 | 81 | 82 |
| Jun | 81 | 79 | 2.0 | 11 | 11.7 | 81 | 83 |
| Jul | 81 | 78 | 3.3 | 17 | 11.7 | 82 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 79 | 4.1 | 19 | 11.5 | 82 | 84 |
| Sep | 82 | 79 | 4.4 | 17 | 11.1 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 82 | 79 | 5.0 | 20 | 10.8 | 82 | 85 |
| Nov | 81 | 78 | 4.0 | 18 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Dec | 79 | 77 | 1.9 | 15 | 10.5 | 79 | 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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