Monthly climate guide
Nassau weather in May
Expect warm weather in Nassau in May: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (78°F). Around 142 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Humidity near 77% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Rain is above Nassau's usual level, by about 55%.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 26°C — air-conditioning helps.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
26°C
78°F
Rainfall
142 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
51%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Nassau weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 75°F | 23°C / 73°F | 42 mm | 76% | 55% |
| February | 24°C / 75°F | 23°C / 73°F | 27 mm | 77% | 41% |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 23°C / 73°F | 30 mm | 74% | 43% |
| April | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 76°F | 76 mm | 76% | 42% |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 26°C / 78°F | 142 mm | 77% | 51% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 81°F | 130 mm | 78% | 63% |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 83°F | 129 mm | 77% | 53% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 29°C / 84°F | 150 mm | 77% | 52% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 83°F | 139 mm | 76% | 59% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 81°F | 134 mm | 77% | 57% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 77°F | 59 mm | 76% | 49% |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 24°C / 75°F | 39 mm | 77% | 47% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Nassau?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nassau →Other Bahamas cities in May
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Nassau in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nassau?
May is one of the wetter months in Nassau, with about 142 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Nassau in May?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 26°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nassau in May?
Nassau typically gets around 142 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nassau (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.