Month guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in May
What May is really like in Saint Lucia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mjr74, Public domain
Quick answer
May is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm with lower prices as the dry season ends; a good-value month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 2nd-warmest month in Saint Lucia: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:37
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable for hiking and beaches; peak prices and busy resorts, especially around Christmas and Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival (usually May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Soufrière
Tet Paul Nature Trail
Go in the morning, when the Pitons are usually clearest, and allow time to talk with the guide about the plants on the farm.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Soufrière
Anse Chastanet
A dark-sand bay north of Soufrière with one of the island's best reefs, reached by a steep, rough road or by boat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Free
- Outdoors
Historic site · Rodney Bay and Gros Islet
Pigeon Island National Landmark
Climb Signal Peak in the late afternoon for the views over Rodney Bay, then swim at the small beach before leaving.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · Rodney Bay and Gros Islet
Reduit Beach
A long stretch of pale sand with calm water in Rodney Bay, lined by hotels and beach bars, with watersports rentals and space for families.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Saint Lucia.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm with lower prices as the dry season ends; a good-value month.
+How warm is Saint Lucia in May?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Saint Lucia in May?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.