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Half Moon Cay Weather in May, Bahamas

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  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    30°C
    86°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    22°C
    72°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    27°C
    81°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    10 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    12 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    150 mm
 
 

May is another warm month in Half Moon Cay, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and average lows of  21°C (71°F).

It also continues the monthly increase in rainfall with an average of 106mm, a full 37mm more than April and almost double the precipitation levels of March.

It does however break the sea temperature trend, which for the first four months of the year averaged at 25°C (77°F) but in May increases to 27°C (80.6°F), which makes swimming and the ample water-based activities that much more enticing.

In fact, May has the third-highest average temperature for the sea, so don't shy away in the hope it will get much warmer.

May also enjoys as much sun as the peak summer months at an average of 10 hours per day.

Aside from the paradisiac atmosphere of the place, Half Moon Cay just has so many activities on offer that you'll most likely find yourself with not enough time rather than time to kill. 

One of the most amazing things you can do is snorkelling, and it's especially special if you have a penchant for wildlife, beauty or seeing unusual things that you can't see at home. From coral to Barracuda and various other creatures, an extended trip to the oceanic world is a marvel in Half Moon Cay.

The water is predominately shallow, making it ideal for children and those who are either new to snorkelling or not entirely happy being in the water. As an activity that takes place just off the shore, even aquaphobes can enjoy this one.