Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Las Terrenas with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Las Terrenas 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 Las Terrenas with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Las Terrenas will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Las Terrenas is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 56% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Las Terrenas. 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.
Las Terrenas in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
81 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Las Terrenas?
May is a great month to be in Las Terrenas for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Las Terrenas runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Las Terrenas in May
With 36°C, Las Terrenas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Las Terrenas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Las Terrenas, 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 Las Terrenas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Las Terrenas, 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 17 days of rain in Las Terrenas.
Daily UV Index in May in Las Terrenas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Las Terrenas, 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 Las Terrenas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Las Terrenas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Las Terrenas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Las Terrenas, 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 Las Terrenas
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Average Weather in Las Terrenas by Month
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