May is a hot and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Saint James Parish. May is an excellent month for swimming in Saint James Parish with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Saint James Parish in the months of January, February, March, July, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
The average maximum temperature in Saint James Parish in May is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 32° in the next month.
The average temperature in Saint James Parish in May is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Saint James Parish in May is 25°. The minimum temperature is 24° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Saint James Parish in May are 13 and there are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Saint James Parish in May is typically 13.4 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Saint James Parish in May is 28.1° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Saint James Parish in May is 31.6cm and on average there are 14.5 rainy days in May making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Saint James Parish in May is 25° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 24° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Saint James Parish in May is typically 88.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 86.5% in the previous month and 88% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Saint James Parish in May is typically 78.2%. The average relative humidity is 76.3% in the previous month and 77.7% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Saint James Parish in May is typically 27kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 28kmh in the previous month and 29kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Saint James Parish in May is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Saint James Parish in May is from the East.
