The climate in Basseterre during May can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Basseterre and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
Average temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 88 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.6°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Basseterre with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Basseterre in May 2025.
Hottest month: | August | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | March | 36mm 1.4ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 8.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
Wettest month: | September | 139mm 5.5ins |