Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bouvet Island in May
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
91mm
Sun
0h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
21
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bouvet Island with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May4°C average high
May is close to Bouvet Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May91mm average rain
May sits near Bouvet Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and May to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Bouvet Island's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Bouvet Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 1°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May21 weather score
May scores below Bouvet Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.