Nassau · SpringMonth summary
Nassau weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nassau in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Nassau. March remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Nassau in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Nassau Spring marks the start of the good season in Nassau. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 25°C | 34% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 26°C | 33% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 26°C | 27% | 1.1 | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 27°C | 40% | 1.7 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 28°C | 54% | 3.4 | 12.3h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 66% | 2.8 | 12.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 31°C | 58% | 2.2 | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 27°C | 31°C | 62% | 2.9 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 27°C | 30°C | 63% | 3.9 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 29°C | 61% | 4.1 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 27°C | 36% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 26°C | 31% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Nassau averages 28°C, 54% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nassau in May
Is May a good time to visit Nassau?
May is an excellent time to visit Nassau (score 7.9/10). With 28°C, 12.3h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Nassau in May?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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