How warm is Barbados in May?

Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Barbados in May?

In a typical year seaweed is very low in May. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is May hurricane season in Barbados?

No. Storm risk is very low in May.

How crowded is Barbados in May?

Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Barbados in May

May is one of the best months to visit Barbados: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 83°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in May. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).

Typical dayA-1st of 12 months

Highs / water87°FSea 83°F

Rain chance37%on a given day

SeaweedVery lowtypical year

CrowdsModerateMemorial Day weekend

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Barbados month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually February, March and May, and the weakest are August and October.

Best beaches in Barbados in May

Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical May	Seaweed	This week
Bolli Heights Villa	A-	Low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
Port St. Charles Marina	A-	Low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
Sandy Lane	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Fairmont Royal Pavilion	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Coral Reef Club	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Sandals Royal Barbados	A-	Very low	SatB-SunB-MonCTueBWedB+
Hilton Barbados Resort	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonC+TueB+WedB+
Barbados Hilton	A-	Very low	SatBSunB-MonC+TueBWedB+

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in May

Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.

Questions

Is May a good time to visit Barbados?: May is one of the best months to visit Barbados: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 83°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very low in May. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
How warm is Barbados in May?: Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Barbados in May?: In a typical year seaweed is very low in May. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is May hurricane season in Barbados?: No. Storm risk is very low in May.
How crowded is Barbados in May?: Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Barbados: this week's forecast, beach by beach
Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 37 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.