Cayman Islands in May
May is one of the best months to visit Cayman Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 84°F and about a 65% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
Cayman Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-82°F
- FebA-81°F
- MarB+83°F
- AprA-84°F
- MayA-87°F
- JunB+87°F
- JulB+89°F
- AugB+89°F
- SepB+88°F
- OctB+86°F
- NovB+84°F
- DecA-83°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: B+. The best months are usually January, April and May, and the weakest are July and October.
Best beaches in Cayman Islands in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Paradise, Vacation Rental | A- | SatC+SunB-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Wyndham Reef Resort | A- | SatC+SunBMonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Morritt's Resort | A- | SatC+SunBMonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Morritt's Tortuga Club | A- | SatC+SunB+MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Compass Point Luxury Dive Resort | A- | SatC+SunBMonB+TueA-WedA- |
| East End Dive Lodge | A- | SatC+SunBMonB+TueA-WedA- |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman | A- | SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa | A- | SatBSunA-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
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grades higher 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 Cayman Islands?
- May is one of the best months to visit Cayman Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 84°F and about a 65% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Cayman Islands in May?
- Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Cayman Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Cayman Islands in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Cayman 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 23 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.