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Barbados
Barbados in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Barbados in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Barbados in May?
- Crane is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in May; Welchman Hall is the coolest at 29°C (84°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Barbados in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bridgetown (28°C (82°F)), and 16 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Crane
Coolest
29°
Welchman Hall
Driest
58 mm
Bridgetown
Warmest sea
28°
Bridgetown
Across Barbados, May highs run from 29°C (84°F) (Welchman Hall) to 31°C (87°F) (Crane). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Bridgetown.
Best places in Barbados in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | 30° | 25° | 58 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Holetown | 30° | 25° | 85 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Speightstown | 30° | 25° | 105 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Oistins | 30° | 25° | 70 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Hastings | 30° | 25° | 66 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Bathsheba | 30° | 24° | 83 mm | 28° | 86 |
| White Hill | 29° | 24° | 79 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Mile and a Quarter | 30° | 24° | 62 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Six Cross Roads | 31° | 24° | 87 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Crane | 31° | 25° | 104 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Crab Hill | 30° | 25° | 94 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Greenland | 30° | 25° | 104 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Blackmans | 29° | 23° | 79 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Welchman Hall | 29° | 23° | 71 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Four Cross Roads | 29° | 23° | 86 mm | 28° | 86 |
| Checker Hall | 30° | 25° | 105 mm | 28° | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Barbados in May?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Welchman Hall to 31° in Crane.
Can you swim in Barbados in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bridgetown at about 28°.