Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Bahamas in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
112mm
Sun
8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bahamas with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May is close to Bahamas' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May112mm average rain
May sits near Bahamas' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bahamas' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May27°C average sea
May is close to Bahamas' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May sits close to Bahamas' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
