Exuma Islands Weather in May

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

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George Town Farmerʼs Hill

Are you planning a trip a to the Exuma Islands, the Bahamas in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Exuma Islands in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in George Town.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in) in George Town.

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Best Places to Visit in the Exuma 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 Exuma Islands

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

Temperature range in the Exuma Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Exuma Islands (May)

George Town

In May George Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in George Town →

Farmerʼs Hill

In May Farmerʼs Hill generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Farmerʼs Hill →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Exuma 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 Exuma Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
George Town 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Farmerʼs Hill 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

The Exuma Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Exuma Islands, the Bahamas in May. The popular destination of George Town averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in George Town peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in the Exuma Islands, the Bahamas. George Town averages only about 95 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December provide perfect weather in George Town. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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