Bahamas
Bahamas in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bahamas in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bahamas in May?
- Nassau is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (87°F) in May; Cooper’s Town is the coolest at 28°C (83°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Bahamas in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Alice Town (27°C (81°F)), and 14 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Nassau
Coolest
28°
Cooper’s Town
Driest
96 mm
Clarence Town
Warmest sea
27°
Alice Town
Nassau is the warm end of Bahamas in May (30°C (87°F)); Cooper’s Town the cool end (28°C (83°F)). On average it is 2 °C (3 °F) warmer than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Nassau, Lucaya, and Marsh Harbour.
Best places in Bahamas in May
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucaya | 30° | 22° | 115 mm | 27° | 83 |
| Freeport | 30° | 22° | 114 mm | 27° | 83 |
| West End | 29° | 22° | 103 mm | 27° | 83 |
| High Rock | 29° | 22° | 123 mm | 27° | 82 |
| Cooper’s Town | 28° | 22° | 133 mm | 26° | 81 |
| San Andros | 30° | 22° | 121 mm | 27° | 81 |
| Marsh Harbour | 29° | 22° | 123 mm | 26° | 80 |
| Treasure Cay | 29° | 22° | 132 mm | 26° | 80 |
| Andros Town | 30° | 22° | 126 mm | — | 80 |
| Nassau | 30° | 22° | 118 mm | 26° | 79 |
| Killarney | 30° | 22° | 122 mm | 26° | 79 |
| George Town | 29° | 23° | 138 mm | — | 78 |
| Freetown | 29° | 22° | 108 mm | 26° | 78 |
| Clarence Town | 29° | 24° | 96 mm | 27° | 77 |
| Arthur’s Town | 29° | 23° | 100 mm | 26° | 77 |
| Alice Town | 29° | 22° | 112 mm | 27° | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bahamas in May?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Cooper’s Town to 30° in Nassau.
Can you swim in Bahamas in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Alice Town at about 27°.