May is a warm and sunny month, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The calm waters make it an ideal time for snorkeling and diving, as well as paddleboarding and kayaking. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are less popular during this month due to the light winds, but surfers may find some small swells on the north side of the island. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
May is considered the shoulder season in St. Thomas, and Hull Bay Beach will see a decrease in crowds compared to April. The beach may be moderately crowded, but it is still an enjoyable time to visit.
The average maximum temperature in Hull Bay Beach in May is 30°. The average maximum temperature is 29° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Hull Bay Beach in May is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 26° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Hull Bay Beach in May is 25°. The minimum temperature is 23° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Hull Bay Beach in May are 13 and there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Hull Bay Beach 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 Hull Bay Beach in May is 26.8° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Hull Bay Beach in May is 12.9cm and on average there are 16.5 rainy days in May making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Hull Bay Beach in May is 24° which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 22° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Hull Bay Beach in May is typically 86.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 84.2% in the previous month and 85.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Hull Bay Beach in May is typically 75.9%. The average relative humidity is 73% in the previous month and 74.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Hull Bay Beach in May is typically 29kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 29kmh in the previous month and 30kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Hull Bay Beach in May is typically 16kmh. The average wind speed is 16kmh in the previous month and 17kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Hull Bay Beach in May is from the East-Southeast.
