New Providence Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Providence, the Bahamas in May.

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Nassau Paradise Island

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

What to Expect in New Providence in May

New Providence, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. May in New Providence 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 Nassau.

For a closer look at conditions across New Providence, the Bahamas, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 85 mm (3.3 in) in Nassau.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Nassau sees around 270 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) July30°C (86°F) This monthAugust30°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 New Providence in May

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

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 New Providence

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

Temperature range in New Providence (May)

Precipitation variation in New Providence (May)

Nassau

In May Nassau 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 excellent 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 sun hours
276 hours
270 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Paradise Island

In May Paradise Island 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 excellent 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 sun hours
276 hours
270 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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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.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Providence in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nassau 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Paradise Island 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

New Providence weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Providence, the Bahamas in May?

New Providence, the Bahamas typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nassau average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in New Providence, the Bahamas in May?

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

Does New Providence, the Bahamas get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in New Providence, the Bahamas. Nassau averages only about 85 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit New Providence, the Bahamas?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide excellent weather in Nassau. In contrast, August and September tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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