Weather in May in The Bahamas
Planning a trip to the Bahamas this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Bahamas in May?
May in the Bahamas generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Nassau. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Bahamas in May, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Bahamas, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cherokee Sound with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in West End with 104 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Nassau. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Bahamas climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Bahamas, check out our Bahamas's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Bahamas?
Nassau
In May Nassau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Freeport
In May Freeport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Georgetown
In May Georgetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Marsh Harbour
In May Marsh Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Governorʼs Harbour
In May Governorʼs Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Bahamas?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Nassau. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nassau. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Bahamas.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the Bahamas? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the Bahamas.
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