SeasonMapFlying Fish Cove (The Settlement) weather in May
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May in Flying Fish Cove: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Flying Fish Cove · #509 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Flying Fish Cove climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 102 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Flying Fish Cove 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Flying Fish Cove'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 weatherFlying Fish Cove's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Flying Fish Cove in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season
1 May – 31 OctThe middle of the year is the least humid and the calmest, which is when the diving off the drop-off is at its best and the walking tracks are not mud. No crabs on the move, though.
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Flying Fish Cove in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Flying Fish Cove?
- May in Flying Fish Cove: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Flying Fish Cove on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Flying Fish Cove in May?
- In May, Flying Fish Cove averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 25.9°C, with about 101.6 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Flying Fish Cove in May?
- Flying Fish Cove has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.