May · Vanuatu
Best time to visit Espiritu Santo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Espiritu Santo in May
Average temperature 26°C, 140 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Espiritu Santo scores 6.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Espiritu Santo is Vanuatu's largest island, known for blue holes, white beaches and the Coolidge wreck dive.
May in Espiritu Santo — middling scores, decent value
Days in May average 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
140 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Espiritu Santo — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Espiritu Santo in May?
- In May, Espiritu Santo averages 26°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Espiritu Santo?
- May earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Espiritu Santo in May?
- Expect about 140 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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