When to go · Staniel Cay

Staniel Cay in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across The Bahamas: Good value; warm sea; rains start late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; The Bahamas overall
Prices: Medium; The Bahamas overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodThe Bahamas month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across The Bahamas: Good value; warm sea; rains start late in the month.

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Staniel CayHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days

The Bahamas overall: Good value; warm sea; rains start late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Staniel Cay, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across The Bahamas: Good value; warm sea; rains start late in the month.

January: Inside Staniel Cay's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas).

Staniel Cay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.