Grand Bahama Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Grand Bahama, the Bahamas in May.

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Freeport West End

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

What to Expect in Grand Bahama in May

Grand Bahama, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in Grand Bahama generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Grand Bahama, the Bahamas, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Freeport with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in West End with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Freeport sees around 280 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Grand Bahama by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Grand Bahama — and find the best time to visit. (based on Freeport)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March24°C (75°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Grand Bahama in May

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

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 Grand Bahama

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

Temperature range in Grand Bahama (May)

Precipitation variation in Grand Bahama (May)

Freeport

In May Freeport 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 sun hours
271 hours
280 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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West End

In May West End generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 sun hours
271 hours
280 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Grand Bahama, 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 Grand Bahama in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Freeport 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
West End 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Grand Bahama weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Grand Bahama, the Bahamas in May?

Grand Bahama, the Bahamas typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Freeport average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Grand Bahama, the Bahamas in May?

Freeport averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Grand Bahama, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Freeport averages just 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Grand Bahama, the Bahamas.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Grand Bahama, the Bahamas?

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

On average, the best time to visit Grand Bahama, the Bahamas is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Freeport. In contrast, September tends to have poor weather conditions.

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