SeasonMapThe Valley (Anguilla) weather in May
Anguilla
May in The Valley: warm, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in The Valley · #806 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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The Valley climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in The Valley 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.
BusyAnguilla Day and boat race(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for The Valley'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 weatherThe Valley's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in The Valley in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Sargassum season
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyAnguilla is hit less hard than islands further south, but weed still lands on the south and northeast coasts most years - Savannah Bay, Sandy Hill Bay and Shoal Bay East are the names locals watch. How bad a season gets varies week to week rather than by the month. Source ↗
- Holiday
Anguilla Day and boat race
30 MayNational holidayClosuresCrowdedThe thirtieth of May marks the start of the 1967 revolution and is the biggest day on the boat-racing calendar: hand-built wooden sloops start a round-the-island race from Sandy Ground at nine in the morning. Government offices and most businesses close for it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of The Valley — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is The Valley?
The Valley in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit The Valley?
- May in The Valley: warm, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for The Valley on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in The Valley in May?
- In May, The Valley averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 25.6°C, with about 27.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in The Valley in May?
- The Valley has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in May.
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Within 300 km: Philipsburg's Sea turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Nov, and Charlotte Amalie's St Thomas Carnival on 26 Apr – 2 May.