Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Pôrto Rico with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Pôrto Rico in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Pôrto Rico with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Pôrto Rico will be around 26°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Pôrto Rico. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Pôrto Rico in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
105 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Pôrto Rico?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Pôrto Rico. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Pôrto Rico in May
With 34°C, Pôrto Rico hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Pôrto Rico
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Pôrto Rico, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Pôrto Rico
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Pôrto Rico, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Pôrto Rico.
Daily UV Index in May in Pôrto Rico
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Pôrto Rico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Pôrto Rico Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Pôrto Rico, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Pôrto Rico Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Pôrto Rico, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Pôrto Rico
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Average Weather in Pôrto Rico by Month
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