May verdict

Saint Helena (island), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in May

Weather score82Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

7mm

Sun

0h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

82

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Saint Helena (island), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May25°C average high

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

Warmest monthsJanuary to April

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May7mm average rain

May is close to Saint Helena (island)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

May0 hours average sun

May is close to Saint Helena (island)'s usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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May24°C average sea

May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaFebruary to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May82 weather score

May sits close to Saint Helena (island)'s yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

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