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Nassau in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Nassau in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Nassau in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Nassau in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nassau has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Nassau in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nassau for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +79°F.

Is Nassau warm or cold in May?

Nassau is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nassau:

Climate in Nassau in May

Nassau weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+70°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
47 mm82 mm101 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%79%82%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
752
Cloudy days
1196
Rainy days
121517
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 82 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 5 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nassau in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nassau is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nassau based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nassau wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Nassau?

This is the weather in Nassau in May 2023:
1 May
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+79°F
2 May
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+80°F
3 May
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+79°F
4 May
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+79°F
5 May
☀️
+79°F
6 May
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+79°F
7 May
☁️
+78°F
8 May
☁️
+78°F
9 May
☀️
+78°F
10 May
☀️
+78°F
11 May
☁️
+79°F
12 May
☀️
+78°F
13 May
🌧️
+78°F
14 May
🌧️
+78°F
15 May
☀️
+78°F
16 May
☀️
+78°F
17 May
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+81°F
18 May
☁️
+81°F
19 May
🌧️
+81°F
20 May
☀️
+80°F
21 May
☀️
+80°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
☁️
+80°F
24 May
☁️
+80°F
25 May
☁️
+79°F
26 May
🌧️
+80°F
27 May
🌧️
+81°F
28 May
🌧️
+81°F
29 May
🌧️
+81°F
30 May
🌧️
+79°F
31 May
🌧️
+80°F
In May 2023 Nassau had 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nassau climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nassau in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+77°F) and the highest in 2019 (+83°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 571 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 1275 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nassau in May:

Is May a good time to visit Nassau?

It’s always a good time to visit Nassau, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nassau in May?

May is warm in Nassau. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nassau rainy in May?

Nassau is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nassau in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nassau in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Nassau

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nassau, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.