The Bahamas in May
May is one of the best months to visit the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 82°F and about a 52% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
The Bahamas month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+76°F
- FebB+76°F
- MarB+77°F
- AprA-79°F
- MayA-83°F
- JunA-85°F
- JulA-88°F
- AugA-88°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctB+83°F
- NovA-80°F
- DecB+77°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Village Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Sandals Emerald Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Grand Isle Resort & Residences | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| The Other Side / French Leave Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Pineapple Fields | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Exuma Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Atlantis Paradise Island | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- May is one of the best months to visit the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 82°F and about a 52% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the Bahamas in May?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is May hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- The Bahamas: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 60 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.