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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 49/100

Pilón in May

Mixed · 49/100Beach 73/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation111 mm18 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
19.91° N, 77.32° WElevation 12 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
When to goPilón · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Pilón averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 111 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Pilón. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 19:39 local time, giving 13 h 04 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%58%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Pilón this month

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Granma Province · 49 km NE
31°May high
14wet days
41score
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Where to go in May
Maisí
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Maisí

Guantánamo Province
27°May high
20wet days
60score
Maisí
Varadero
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Varadero

Matanzas Province
28°May high
17wet days
56score
Varadero
Imías
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Imías

Guantánamo Province
29°May high
19wet days
52score
Imías
Guamá Abajo
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Guamá Abajo

Santiago de Cuba Province
29°May high
16wet days
49score
Guamá Abajo
·Questions

Pilón in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Pilón?

May scores 49/100 for Pilón, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Pilón in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Pilón in May?

Pilón receives about 111 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Pilón in May?

The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.