May Weather in Puerto Rico

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Puerto Rico, Colombia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (81°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Puerto Rico throughout May hovers around 93%.

16°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

27°C (81°F)

Maximum temperature

93%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Puerto Rico averages 219 mm (8.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 11 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 13% probability of sunny days during this period.

219 mm (8.6 inches)

Precipitation

27 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 11 minutes

Sunshine hours

13%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Puerto Rico reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 4 7 11 14 15 14 10 6 3 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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