Temperatures in May
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bahamas in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Bahamas with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bahamas will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 179 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Bahamas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Bahamas in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
179 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 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.
Is May a good time to visit Bahamas?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Bahamas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Bahamas runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Bahamas in May
With 35°C, Bahamas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Bahamas is based on weather data from Nassau. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Bahamas for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Bahamas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Bahamas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Bahamas
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Daily Precipitation in May in Bahamas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Bahamas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Bahamas.
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.
Temperature in May in Bahamas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Bahamas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Bahamas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Bahamas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Bahamas
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Average Weather in Bahamas by Month
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