Barbados weather in May
Barbados averages 30°C by day and 25°C at night in May, with the sea at 29°C and 10 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
30°C
Night
25°C
Sea
29°C
Rainy days
10
Flight from London
8½h
What May feels like
May is hot in Barbados: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Barbados is the #15 warmest in May.
Want it warmer in May?
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Barbados weather by month
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Barbados in May: quick answers
Is Barbados hot in May?
May is hot in Barbados: proper beach weather. Average highs are 30°C and lows 25°C.
Can you swim in Barbados in May?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Barbados in May?
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Barbados?
September, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is January at 28°C.
How long is the flight to Barbados from the UK?
About 8½h direct from London, estimated from the 6,757 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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