Cuba's Cays in May
May is one of the best months to visit Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Cuba's Cays month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-78°F
- FebA-78°F
- MarA-80°F
- AprA-81°F
- MayA-83°F
- JunA-85°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugB+86°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctA-84°F
- NovA-82°F
- DecA-80°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Cuba's Cays in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Meliá Cayo Coco | A | SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| Cayo Coco Beach Resorts | A | SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| Meliá Cayo Guillermo | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Playa Pilar Hotels | A | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Meliá Cayo Santa María | A | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Cayo Santa María Beach Resorts | A | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Gran Muthu Cayo Santa María | A | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Valentín Perla Blanca | A | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
Cuba's Cays is among the best-graded beach destinations in May. Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cuba's Cays?
- May is one of the best months to visit Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 84°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Cuba's Cays in May?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 84°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Cuba's Cays?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Cuba's Cays in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Cuba's Cays: 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 43 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.