May weather forecast
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, USA

May sees Saipan’s weather conditions continue to provide comfortable temperatures. The gap between the coldest recorded value, 75.5°F (24.2°C), and the highest, 84.4°F (29.1°C), creates a pleasantly warm environment. Despite the rainfall increase, residents still enjoy long sunny hours, which maximizes daylight efficiency. Heading into June, no drastic changes are foreseen, maintaining the appeal of this tropical paradise.

Temperature

Saipan's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still warm 84.4°F (29.1°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 83.1°F (28.4°C). Night temperatures in May exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Rainfall

In Saipan, during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Saipan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 244 days and collects up to 83.39" (2118mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Saipan, the average seawater temperature in May is 82.4°F (28°C).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 77°F (25°C) to 84.2°F (29°C) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

In Saipan, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:43 pm ChST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through June, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Saipan are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 12 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake every vital safety procedure, as unprotected skin and eyes could sustain burns in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more should be applied liberally every two hours and directly after outdoor activities or swimming. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.