The BVI in May
May is one of the best months to visit the BVI: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 83°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
The BVI month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-79°F
- FebA-79°F
- MarA-79°F
- AprA-79°F
- MayA-81°F
- JunA-83°F
- JulA-83°F
- AugB+84°F
- SepA-84°F
- OctA-84°F
- NovB+82°F
- DecA-81°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually January, April and May, and the weakest are August and November.
Best beaches in the BVI in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Lambert Beach Resort & Estate | A- | SatA-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Mango Bay Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Rosewood Little Dix Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Long Bay Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Cane Garden Bay Beach Resorts | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| White Bay Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Anegada Beach Resorts (Loblolly/Cow Wreck) | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Sebastian's on the Beach | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
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 the BVI?
- May is one of the best months to visit the BVI: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 83°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the BVI in May?
- Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the BVI?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the BVI in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- British Virgin Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 19 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.