The Leeward Islands in May
May is one of the best months to visit the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 83°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
The Leeward Islands month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-80°F
- FebB+79°F
- MarA-79°F
- AprB+80°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-83°F
- JulB+84°F
- AugB+84°F
- SepB+85°F
- OctB+84°F
- NovB+83°F
- DecA-81°F
April: B+ · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, June and December, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Leeward Islands in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| Four Seasons Resort Anguilla | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| Le Beach Hotel | A- | SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| Hôtel Royal Beach | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| The Morgan Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Simpson Bay Suites | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA- |
| Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts | A- | SatASunA-MonATueA-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 the Leeward Islands?
- May is one of the best months to visit the Leeward Islands: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 83°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the Leeward Islands in May?
- Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the Leeward Islands in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Leeward 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 87 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.