May weather forecast
Hope Town, The Bahamas

May

Weather in May

May brings arguably the most significant shift in weather, indicating the arrival of summer in Hope Town. Expect a noticeable climb in temperature from April, along with an increase in humidity. In contrast, wind speed takes a downturn. Longer sunshine hours coupled with significant rainfall create the perfect conditions for lush green landscapes. May welcomes visitors with a rich melange of summer colours.

Temperature

May in Hope Town, The Bahamas, notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly differing from April's 24.5°C (76.1°F). Hope Town, in May, registers a nighttime average temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Humidity

In Hope Town, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hope Town, The Bahamas, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hope Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 215.2 days and collects up to 816mm (32.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:40. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:56 EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hope Town are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Hope Town?
The high-temperature in Hope Town, The Bahamas, during May is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the low-temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Hope Town?
In Hope Town, The Bahamas, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.
How many days does it rain in May in Hope Town?
In May, in Hope Town, The Bahamas, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Hope Town have in May?
In Hope Town, the average day length in May is 13h and 28min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Hope Town?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:56 EDT.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hope Town?
In Hope Town, The Bahamas, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hope Town?
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Hope Town?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hope Town is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average temperature in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (28°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (21.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average pressure in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average wind speed in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average wind speed in May: 21.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (24.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average humidity in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average rainfall in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall in May: 89mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average rainfall days in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.8 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average sunshine days in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.9 days).

Average UV index in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average UV index in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average cloud cover in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May - Hope Town, The Bahamas
Average visibility in May
Hope Town, The Bahamas
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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