SeasonMapAdamstown (Pitcairn) weather in May
Pitcairn Islands
May in Adamstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Adamstown · #766 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Adamstown climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Adamstown in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Adamstown's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAdamstown's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Adamstown in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Landing depends on the swell
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresEverything and everyone comes ashore by longboat through the surf at Bounty Bay. When the swell is up the captain calls it off, and a scheduled visit becomes a slow lap of the island from the rail. Source ↗
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Quarterly ship from Mangareva
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe MV Silver Supporter is the only scheduled way in, running in quarterly blocks from Mangareva in French Polynesia and timed to the weekly Air Tahiti flight. Twelve berths, so dates are taken a long way ahead. Source ↗
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Adamstown in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Adamstown?
- May in Adamstown: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Adamstown on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Adamstown in May?
- In May, Adamstown averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 22.2°C, with about 109.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Adamstown in May?
- Adamstown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.