The weather in May in Bahamas

It's hot in May in Bahamas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Bahamas. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Bahamas. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2017, Bahamas reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 179 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Bahamas

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bahamas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Bahamas New York
Average temperature 30°C 22°C
Max. temperature 31°C 28°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 179 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 16 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Bahamas with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bahamas is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Bahamas runs from June to November.

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The climate in Bahamas is based on weather data from Nassau. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bahamas to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Bahamas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Bahamas

Temperature in May in Bahamas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bahamas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Bahamas

Total precipitation in May in Bahamas over the years

Daily UV index in May in Bahamas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bahamas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Bahamas

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Average weather in Bahamas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bahamas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.