Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Paradise Island, Bahamas in May
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paradise Island, Bahamas with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May29°C average high
May is close to Paradise Island's 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
May117mm average rain
May sits near Paradise Island's 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
May8.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Paradise Island's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and July to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Paradise Island's 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
May74 weather score
May sits close to Paradise Island's 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.
