Santa Cruz de Barahona in May
7.6out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
11Rainy days (75 mm)
12:51 hDaylight
06:15Sunrise · 19:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 22°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 28°C | 22°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 28°C | 23°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| April | 28°C | 24°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 60 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 48 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 85 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 101 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 28°C | 23°C | 19 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santa Cruz de Barahona in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona?
The best months are January, February, December, March.