Long Island Weather in May

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

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Clarence Town

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

What to Expect in Long Island in May

Long Island, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in Long Island 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 Clarence Town.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 91 mm (3.6 in) in Clarence Town.

Explore Long Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Long Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Clarence Town)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) July30°C (86°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Long Island in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Long Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Long Island, the Bahamas?

Clarence Town

In May Clarence 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 excellent that month.

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Max temperature
27°C (81°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)
91 mm (3.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
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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.

Long Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Long Island, the Bahamas typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Clarence Town average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

In Clarence Town, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Long Island, the Bahamas. Clarence Town averages only about 91 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Long Island, the Bahamas with overall excellent weather in Clarence Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June and December provide excellent weather in Clarence Town. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be mixed.

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