Nassau, Bahamas weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – July, November – December
What is the weather like in Nassau, Bahamas in May?
In May, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 21 min06:25 – 19:46
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Nassau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nassau, Bahamas in May: quick answers
Is Nassau, Bahamas hot in May?
Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Nassau, Bahamas average 27 °C and nights cool to about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Nassau, Bahamas in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Nassau, Bahamas in May?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)