Harbour Island Weather in May

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

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Governorʼs Harbour Harbour Island North Palmetto Point

Planning a journey to Harbour Island, the Bahamas this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Harbour Island in May

Harbour Island, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in Harbour 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 24°C (75°F) in Governorʼs Harbour.

To explore the conditions in Harbour Island, the Bahamas in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 84 mm (3.3 in) in Governorʼs Harbour.

Explore Harbour Island by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°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) October29°C (84°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Harbour Island in May

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

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

Temperature range in Harbour Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Harbour Island (May)

Governorʼs Harbour

In May Governorʼs 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
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
50 mm (2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Governorʼs Harbour →

Harbour Island

In May Harbour Island 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
53 mm (2.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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North Palmetto Point

In May North Palmetto Point 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
49 mm (1.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in North Palmetto Point →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Governorʼs Harbour 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Harbour Island 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
North Palmetto Point 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Harbour Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Harbour Island, the Bahamas generally has perfect weather conditions. Governorʼs Harbour sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

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

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

May is on the drier side in Harbour Island, the Bahamas. Governorʼs Harbour averages only about 84 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Harbour Island, the Bahamas. Typically, the climate in Governorʼs Harbour is perfect. 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 Governorʼs Harbour. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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