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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 75/100

Kenscoff in May

Good · 75/100Beach 45/100
High / low21° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation259 mm9 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
18.45° N, 72.28° WElevation 1,466 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goKenscoff · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low21° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Kenscoff averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 259 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Kenscoff. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 19:16 local time, giving 13 h 00 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 20 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Beach score this month: 45/100 (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 Kenscoff this month

Port-au-Prince
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Port-au-Prince

Ouest · 12 km NW
33°May high
9wet days
44score
Port-au-Prince
Carrefour
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Carrefour

Ouest · 16 km NW
32°May high
9wet days
46score
Carrefour
Delmas
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Delmas

Ouest · 11 km N
33°May high
9wet days
45score
Delmas
Cité Soleil
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Cité Soleil

Ouest · 16 km N
33°May high
9wet days
43score
Cité Soleil
ivTop of the table

Haiti's best in May

Where to go in May
La Vallée-de-Jacmel
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La Vallée-de-Jacmel

Sud-Est
24°May high
12wet days
71score
La Vallée-de-Jacmel
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Les Cayes

Sud
28°May high
10wet days
62score
Les Cayes
Marigot
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Marigot

Sud-Est
30°May high
9wet days
59score
Marigot
Saint-Louis-du-Sud
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Saint-Louis-du-Sud

Sud
29°May high
10wet days
59score
Saint-Louis-du-Sud
·Questions

Kenscoff in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Kenscoff?

May scores 75/100 for Kenscoff, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Kenscoff in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Kenscoff in May?

Kenscoff receives about 259 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Kenscoff in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.