Kralendijk weather in May
In May, Kralendijk sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 33 mm of rain across 7 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Kralendijk's 12th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kralendijk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- 7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:13 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.42 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Kralendijk is capital of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands.
- Founded
- 1837
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical May day in Kralendijk reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 | 26 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 | 26 |
| 8 | 27 | 26 |
| 9 | 27 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 | 26 |
| 11 | 27 | 26 |
| 12 | 27 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 | 26 |
| 14 | 27 | 26 |
| 15 | 27 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 | 27 |
| 21 | 27 | 27 |
| 22 | 27 | 27 |
| 23 | 27 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 | 27 |
| 25 | 27 | 27 |
| 26 | 27 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 | 27 |
How May really feels in Kralendijk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kralendijk weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 25° | 35 | 10 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 26° / 25° | 16 | 5 | 11.6 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 26° / 25° | 15 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Apr | 27° / 26° | 27 | 5.5 | 12.3 | 7.1 |
| May | 27° / 26° | 33 | 7 | 12.6 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 47 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 27° / 26° | 57 | 13.2 | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 56 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 74 | 15 | 12.1 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 28° / 27° | 114 | 18.6 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 137 | 20.1 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 27° / 26° | 76 | 15.6 | 11.3 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 32 | 68 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 33 | 67 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kralendijk gets around 33 mm of rain over 7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 22% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
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| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the miserable band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Miserable (%) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Wind in May
Winds average 31 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 30 km/h on the calmest days to 31 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | windy |
| 2 | 30 | windy |
| 3 | 30 | windy |
| 4 | 30 | windy |
| 5 | 30 | windy |
| 6 | 31 | windy |
| 7 | 31 | windy |
| 8 | 31 | windy |
| 9 | 31 | windy |
| 10 | 31 | windy |
| 11 | 31 | windy |
| 12 | 31 | windy |
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| 14 | 31 | windy |
| 15 | 31 | windy |
| 16 | 31 | windy |
| 17 | 31 | windy |
| 18 | 31 | windy |
| 19 | 31 | windy |
| 20 | 31 | windy |
| 21 | 31 | windy |
| 22 | 31 | windy |
| 23 | 31 | windy |
| 24 | 31 | windy |
| 25 | 31 | windy |
| 26 | 31 | windy |
| 27 | 31 | windy |
| 28 | 31 | windy |
| 29 | 31 | windy |
| 30 | 31 | windy |
| 31 | 31 | windy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 6:43 PM to 6:50 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:43 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:43 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:17 | 6:43 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:44 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:44 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:16 | 6:44 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:15 | 6:44 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:15 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:13 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:12 | 6:47 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:49 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:49 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:11 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:50 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:11 | 6:50 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.42 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.94 kWh/m² to a high of 6.44 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.42 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kralendijk
None of Kralendijk's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kralendijk sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Kralendijk's rainy season runs September–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Kralendijk?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Kralendijk for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kralendijk in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kralendijk sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kralendijk in May
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Kralendijk in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kralendijk peaks around March 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Kralendijk in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kralendijk is worst in June — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (January, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Kralendijk?
Kralendijk sits at 12.2°N, 68.3°W, 4 m above sea level, in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba . The nearest listed city is Bandariba, 62 km away.
Topography around Kralendijk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kralendijk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kralendijk has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 78 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m.
The land around Kralendijk is covered by shrubs (26%), artificial surfaces (26%) and water (20%) within 3 km, water (76%) within 16 km, and water (96%) within 80 km.
Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 127 V · 50 Hz
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kralendijk (12.15°, -68.2667°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).