Trinidad & Tobago in May
May is a good month for Trinidad & Tobago: a typical day grades B+, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 83°F and about a 56% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
Trinidad & Tobago month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+83°F
- FebB+84°F
- MarB84°F
- AprB85°F
- MayB+86°F
- JunB85°F
- JulB-85°F
- AugB86°F
- SepB+87°F
- OctB86°F
- NovB85°F
- DecB84°F
April: B · May: B+ · June: B. The best months are usually January, February and September, and the weakest are June and July.
Best beaches in Trinidad & Tobago in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Trinidad | A- | SatB-SunBMonB-TueA-WedA- |
| Ocean Spray Hotel | A- | SatB-SunC+MonB-TueA-WedA- |
| Cara Suites | A- | SatBSunC+MonC+TueA-WedA- |
| Paria Suites Hotel | A- | SatC+SunCMonC+TueA-WedA- |
| La Bel Air House | B+ | SatBSunCMonC+TueA-WedA- |
| Maracas Bay Beach Area | B+ | SatCSunC-MonCTueC+WedB |
| Thomas On The Beach | B+ | SatCSunCMonCTueA-WedA- |
| Grafton Beach Resort | B+ | SatCSunC+MonCTueA-WedB+ |
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-), the Bahamas (A-) and Turks & Caicos (A-) usually grade 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 Trinidad & Tobago?
- May is a good month for Trinidad & Tobago: a typical day grades B+, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 83°F and about a 56% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is Trinidad & Tobago in May?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in Trinidad & Tobago?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is Trinidad & Tobago in May?
- Typically moderate, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Trinidad & Tobago: 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 24 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.