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Turks and Caicos in May
What May is really like in Turks and Caicos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Turks and Caicos. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot, calm and sunny with lower prices; one of the best-value months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Turks and Caicos: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with April (29°C (84°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Winter high season (December–March). Dry, sunny and breezy with cooler nights, humpback whales passing the Turks Islands and the year's highest prices.
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
May has no major recurring festival in Turks and Caicos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · The Bight
Bight Reef (Coral Gardens)
Go early in the morning when the water is calmest and turtles are most active, and float rather than stand to protect the coral.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
Nature · Turtle Cove
Smith's Reef
Near Turtle Cove, Smith's Reef has larger, healthier coral formations than Bight Reef, with turtles, eagle rays and reef fish.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Taylor Bay
Bring shade and snacks; there are no facilities, and the shallow water is perfect for wading at low tide.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Nature · Blue Hills
Northwest Point Marine National Park
Provo's remote northwest corner, reached by rough tracks, has dramatic wall dives where the reef drops into deep water, and the quiet Malcolm's Road Beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Turks and Caicos.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
One of the best months to visit Turks and Caicos. The other best months are April and June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is one of the best months to visit Turks and Caicos. Hot, calm and sunny with lower prices; one of the best-value months.
+How warm is Turks and Caicos in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Turks and Caicos in May?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.