May weather forecast
Northern Mariana Islands, USA

May signals a shift in weather patterns as the Northern Mariana Islands approach the cusp of the wet season. Despite the proximity to the wetter months, the weather remains relatively consistent across different locations within the territory.

The temperature in May ranges from 77°F (25°C) to 85°F (29.4°C), representing one of the warmer periods of the year. The rainfall, although still within the bounds of the dry season, begins to increase, hinting at the impending wet season that starts in July.

Comparing May to April, there is a mild increase in both temperature and precipitation. As the islands transition into June, one can anticipate further warming and a more marked rise in rainfall. Despite these changes, May still offers generally comfortable weather conditions, with the continued absence of typhoons or other severe weather phenomena, characteristic of the dry season in the Northern Mariana Islands.

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• Saipan - May »
  The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. Entering May, Saipan's average high-temperature reads a still warm 84.4°F (29.1°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate.
• Rota - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Rota sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:44 pm ChST. In Rota in May, during 20 rainfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tinian International Airport - May »
  In Tinian International Airport during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. In Tinian International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, the average sunshine duration in May is 7h.