Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9 °C | 27.3 °C | 12 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 28.2 °C | 27.1 °C | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 28.5 °C | 27.2 °C | 10 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 29.2 °C | 27.6 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 29.7 °C | 27.9 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 29.5 °C | 28.2 °C | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 29.4 °C | 28.4 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 29.5 °C | 29 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 29.9 °C | 29.6 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 29.4 °C | 29.4 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 28.8 °C | 28.8 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 28.5 °C | 28.1 °C | 13 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed. Passport valid until your return date. Length of stay is set on arrival; onward or return ticket required; fill in the online immigration and customs form before you arrive.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 23 January 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 23 January 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Bridgetown in May?
The sea averages 27.9°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Bridgetown in May?
Expect 29.7°C in the afternoon and 25.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Bridgetown in May?
Around 8 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 27% of days.