May verdict

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands in May

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

132mm

Sun

8.4h

Sea

28°C

Weather score

69

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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May31°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May132mm average rain

May sits near Grand Cayman's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8.4 hours average sun

May sits close to Grand Cayman's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMarch to April and July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May28°C average sea

May is close to Grand Cayman's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May69 weather score

May sits close to Grand Cayman's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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