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Black Point Weather in May

Black Point in May

The short of it: Black Point in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 85° · low 74° · rain 4.6 in. · daylight 13 h 18 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Black Point brings afternoons near 85° and nights around 74°, with about 4.6 in. of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 85°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-May, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Black Point runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Freetown, 47 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Black Point, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 3.0 in. more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
9 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FreetownOther47 mi N85°73°4.1 in.
Rock SoundOther55 mi NNE84°73°4.1 in.
George TownExuma55 mi SE85°75°5.3 in.
Arthur’s TownCat Island57 mi NE84°74°3.9 in.
Governor’s HarbourCentral Eleuthera74 mi N84°72°4.0 in.
NassauNew Providence89 mi NW87°72°5.1 in.
KillarneyNew Providence92 mi NW87°72°5.3 in.
Andros TownNorth Andros97 mi WNW87°72°5.0 in.

The Almanac · Black Point Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 85°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Black Point by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January76°67°1.3 in.9 mph10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
February78°67°1.0 in.8 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
March81°68°0.9 in.9 mph11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
April82°71°1.6 in.10 mph12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
May85°74°4.6 in.9 mph13 h 18 min✦✦
June87°77°5.3 in.8 mph13 h 37 min✦✦
July89°78°3.4 in.9 mph13 h 29 min✦✦
August90°78°4.3 in.8 mph12 h 58 min✦✦
September89°77°5.7 in.10 mph12 h 15 min✦✦
October86°75°7.4 in.10 mph11 h 33 min✦✦
November82°72°2.4 in.11 mph10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
December79°69°1.5 in.10 mph10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Black Point in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Black Point in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 85°, nights near 74°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Black Point?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Black Point in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 39 min in December to 13 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Black Point in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Black Point in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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