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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 64/100

Lucaya in May

Fair · 64/100Beach 75/100
High / low26° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation78 mm16 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
26.53° N, 78.67° WElevation 7 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goLucaya · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64May
Best timeFeb–Apr
May: high / low26° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Lucaya averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 78 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 1.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 1.8°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Lucaya. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 19:55 local time, giving 13 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 31 minutes over the month.

Why 64/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%94%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Bahamas's best in May

Where to go in May
George Town
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George Town

Exuma
26°May high
14wet days
63score
George Town
Nassau
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Nassau

New Providence
30°May high
14wet days
46score
Nassau
·Questions

Lucaya in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Lucaya?

May scores 64/100 for Lucaya, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Lucaya in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Lucaya in May?

Lucaya receives about 78 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Lucaya in May?

The sea averages 27°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.