Cat Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cat Island, the Bahamas in May.

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Old Bight Arthur's Town

Planning a getaway to Cat Island, the Bahamas this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cat Island in May

Cat Island, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in Cat Island 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 25°C (77°F) in Old Bight.

For specific regional insights in Cat Island, the Bahamas, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arthur's Town with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Old Bight with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Explore Cat Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cat Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Old Bight)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cat Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cat Island.

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 Cat Island

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

Temperature range in Cat Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Cat Island (May)

Old Bight

In May Old Bight generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Old Bight →

Arthur's Town

In May Arthur's 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
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arthur's Town →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cat Island, 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 Cat Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Old Bight 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Arthur's Town 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Cat Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cat Island, the Bahamas in May?

Expect perfect weather across Cat Island, the Bahamas in May. The popular destination of Old Bight averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Cat Island, the Bahamas in May?

In Old Bight, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Cat Island, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cat Island, the Bahamas during May, with Old Bight averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cat Island, the Bahamas?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Cat Island, the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Old Bight. 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, June and December offering mostly perfect weather in Old Bight. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be unpleasant.

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