Bahamas · SpringMonth summary
Bahamas weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 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 Bahamas 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: Favourable conditions in May (7.9/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bahamas in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Bahamas. Temperatures rise (28°F) 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 70°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 79°F | 33% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 72°F | 79°F | 27% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 81°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 82°F | 54% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 86°F | 66% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 81°F | 88°F | 58% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 81°F | 88°F | 62% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 81°F | 86°F | 63% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 79°F | 84°F | 61% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 81°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.1in | 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, Bahamas averages 82°F, 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°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bahamas in May
Is May a good time to visit Bahamas?
May is an excellent time to visit Bahamas (score 7.9/10). With 82°F, 12.3h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Bahamas in May?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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