Abaco Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas in May.

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Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Treasure Cay

Planning a trip to the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Abaco Islands in May

The Abaco Islands, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in the Abaco Islands generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Marsh Harbour.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hope Town with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Green Turtle Cay with 87 mm (3.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Abaco Islands in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Abaco Islands

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas?

Temperature range in the Abaco Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Abaco Islands (May)

Marsh Harbour

In May Marsh Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Marsh Harbour →

Green Turtle Cay

In May Green Turtle Cay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Green Turtle Cay →

Hope Town

In May Hope Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hope Town →

Treasure Cay

In May Treasure Cay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Treasure Cay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Abaco Islands, in the Bahamas.

In our records: the Bahamas May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in the Bahamas in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in the Bahamas brought 304 mm (12 in) in Paradise Island on May 14, 2022.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Abaco Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marsh Harbour 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Green Turtle Cay 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Hope Town 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Treasure Cay 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Abaco Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas in May?

Expect perfect weather across the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas in May. The popular destination of Marsh Harbour averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas in May?

Daytime temperatures in Marsh Harbour peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas. Marsh Harbour averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Abaco Islands, the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Marsh Harbour. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Marsh Harbour. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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