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Saint David’s Weather in May

Saint David’s in May

The short of it: Saint David’s in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 96 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & April

Thirty years of records give Saint David’s an average May high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 96 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-May, 17 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 March and April.

Against its neighbours, Saint David’s runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Saint George's, 9 km to the W, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Saint David’s, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 29 mm more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint George'sSaint George Parish9 km W31°25°82 mm
GrenvilleSaint Andrew Parish9 km NNE31°25°95 mm
Grand RoySaint John Parish12 km NW30°24°97 mm
GouyaveSaint John Parish14 km NNW30°24°97 mm
TivoliSaint Andrew Parish15 km NNE31°25°100 mm
VictoriaSaint Mark Parish16 km NNW30°24°94 mm
Upper La TasteSaint Patrick Parish17 km NNE31°25°100 mm
SauteursSaint Patrick Parish19 km N31°25°101 mm

The Almanac · Saint David’s Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Saint David’s by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°21°177 mm16 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
February28°21°78 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
March28°21°70 mm17 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
April29°22°67 mm17 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
May29°23°96 mm17 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
June29°23°165 mm17 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
July29°23°192 mm14 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
August30°23°223 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
September30°23°187 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October30°23°197 mm13 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
November29°22°272 mm13 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
December28°21°196 mm15 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint David’s in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint David’s in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Saint David’s?

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

How long are the days in Saint David’s in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 25 min in December to 12 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Saint David’s in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saint David’s in May?

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

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