May weather forecast
Wake Island, USA

May propels Wake Island further into the wet season, with the trio of islets—Wake, Peale, and Wilkes—seeing a surge in rainfall and a consolidation of tropical conditions that define the island's climatic landscape for a significant portion of the year.

Temperature-wise, May remains firmly in the warm realm. The minimum temperatures tend to linger around 78°F (25.6°C), while the highs can push the mercury up to 88°F (31.1°C). These temperatures, while characteristically tropical, do not reach the absolute peak that some of the subsequent wet months might exhibit.

A defining trait of May is the amplified rainfall, which becomes both more frequent and more substantial. Gone are the days of the gentle showers of the early dry months; they are replaced by more persistent rain events, a hallmark of the wet season on Wake Island. The accompanying humidity also climbs, making the overall feel of the island warmer and stickier.

Compared to April, May sees an incremental increase in both heat and precipitation. The earlier breezes, courtesy of the diminishing northeasterly trade winds from the dry season, are less influential. The island's atmosphere is dominated by moisture-laden air, prepping the ground for the peak rainfall months that loom on the horizon. As May draws to a close, the anticipation grows for June, which is often characterized by even heavier rain and the possibility of tropical storms, solidifying Wake Island's immersion into its wet season.

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• Wake Island - May »
  In Wake Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 230 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation. As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature in Wake Island rests at a still warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month.