Things to Do in Nassau in May

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The single most important thing about visiting Nassau in May is the calendar. Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, making May the last full month before storm forecasts and tighter cancellation policies start shaping travel decisions. That said, tropical storm activity in May remains historically rare across the northern Bahamas. Daytime temperatures average 28.5°C (83°F) with overnight lows around 24.4°C (76°F), and most days on New Providence Island deliver more sunshine than rain.

The winter tourist season wraps up in April, and the effect on Nassau is immediate. Bay Street goes from dense cruise-ship foot traffic to something closer to a regular working downtown. Rawson Square empties out, the hair-braiders along Woodes Rogers Walk have gaps between customers, and you can walk from the Pompey Museum to the Straw Market without weaving through tour groups. Cable Beach has open stretches of sand on weekday mornings. Restaurants around Parliament Square, places like Café Matisse on Bank Lane or the patio at Graycliff on West Hill Street, seat you without a reservation. That is a genuine shift from the 45-minute wait times of February and March.

Hotels along Cable Beach, including the three towers of the Baha Mar complex, Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, run roughly 20 to 30% below their December-through-April rates. Even Comfort Suites on Paradise Island, one of the more reliably booked mid-range options, tends to have availability without advance planning. If you schedule outdoor excursions for mornings and stay flexible with afternoon plans, the rhythm of May in Nassau rewards patience with warm water, uncrowded beaches, and room rates that leave money for an extra fishing charter or a day trip to Rose Island.

Why visit in May

Shoulder-season pricing opens up rooms at Baha Mar's Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and the Atlantis towers on Paradise Island that sell out weeks ahead during winter. Even the British Colonial Hilton on Bay Street, walking distance to the cruise port, drops into a noticeably lower bracket.
Water temperatures around New Providence Island reach approximately 27°C (81°F) by mid-May, warm enough for extended snorkeling at Stuart Cove's reef wall off the southwest coast or the coral gardens near Rose Island without a wetsuit.
Cruise-ship arrivals thin out sharply from the winter high season. At Prince George Wharf, the difference is visible by 10 AM. Queues at Fort Charlotte, the Queen's Staircase, and the Pirates of Nassau Museum on George Street are short enough that you rarely wait more than a few minutes.
Morning weather is reliably clear and dry through most of the month, giving you a solid 5 to 6 hours of outdoor time before afternoon clouds typically build over the harbour.

Worth knowing

Rain falls on roughly half the days in May, with afternoon thunderstorms that can be heavy even if they pass quickly. Any plans for outdoor activities past 2 PM need a backup, whether that is the National Art Gallery on West Hill Street or rum tastings at John Watling's Distillery on Delancy Street.
Some tour operators and smaller excursion outfits reduce their schedules or shut down entirely between late April and June. Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas and Bahama Divers typically keep running, but smaller boat-charter operators along East Bay Street may go quiet.
Solo-traveler safety sits at 4.2 out of 10 (see the TTDI Solo-Safety Index). The thinner crowds of May can make certain areas feel less comfortable after dark, particularly along Nassau Street south of Shirley Street and the blocks east of East Street.
The trade winds that keep winter months breezy weaken by May. Humidity is noticeable by late morning on the limestone sidewalks of downtown, and the air feels heavier than it does from December through March, particularly in the narrow streets around Gregory Arch and the Over-the-Hill neighborhoods.

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Weather measured 29° / 24°C 69mm rain · 14 rainy days · 72% humidity rains perceptibly ~0.9h/day · 89% of mornings dry

Crowds low

Pack Lightweight breathable fabrics in cotton or linen, a packable rain jacket for the afternoon storms, reef-safe SPF 50+ sunscreen, and water shoes for rocky shore access at spots like Clifton Heritage National Park and the ironshore at Love Beach west of Gambier Village.

May sits at the front edge of Nassau's wet season. Daytime warmth is consistent, with the sun intense enough to burn exposed skin within 20 minutes around midday on Cabbage Beach and the north-shore stretches near Delaporte Point. Humidity averages around 72%, noticeable by late morning particularly while walking the limestone streets between Christ Church Cathedral on George Street (established 1670) and the Pompey Museum on Bay Street. Rainfall reaches about 69mm spread across roughly 14 days, nearly double what January sees. Most of it arrives as afternoon thunderstorms that build over Nassau Harbour around 2 or 3 PM and pass within 30 to 45 minutes. You can often watch them roll in from the verandah at Graycliff, dark columns of rain moving east across the harbour while Paradise Island stays dry, or vice versa. Evenings typically clear, leaving warm, still nights where the smell of salt and frangipani hangs heavier in the air than during the windier winter months. The trade winds that keep the cooler season comfortable weaken by this point in the year, so heat tends to linger on the streets around Frederick Street and Palmdale later into the evening than winter visitors might expect.

Seasonal caution

Atlantic hurricane season starts at the beginning of June. While May tropical storms are historically rare at this latitude, travel insurance terms and airline cancellation policies may shift for bookings that extend past month's end.
The UV index in Nassau reaches 10 to 11 around midday in May. Sunscreen and shade are essential during the middle hours of the day, and you should reapply after swimming even on overcast mornings. The reflection off the white sand at Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach intensifies exposure.

Year-round climate

Averages from the last 5 years.

Monthly climate averages for Nassau
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rainfall (mm)
Jan	25	21	33
Feb	26	22	38
Mar	26	22	46
Apr	27	23	45
May	29	24	69
Jun	29	26	97
Jul	31	27	72
Aug	31	27	77
Sep	31	27	122
Oct	29	25	107
Nov	27	24	59
Dec	26	22	52

Holidays and festivals in May

Public holidays

Whit Monday(Whit Monday)17 May 2027

Best things to do in May

Morning snorkeling at Clifton Heritage National Park

outdoor

The underwater sculpture garden and coral reef along the southwest coast of New Providence Island offer some of the most accessible snorkeling near Nassau. Most of the reef sits in 3 to 5 metres (10 to 16 feet) of water, manageable for beginners. The park also holds Loyalist-era ruins and a Lucayan archaeological site on the shore, so the morning can split between water and land.

Water temperatures cross the 27°C comfort threshold in May, making extended sessions without a wetsuit comfortable. Visibility tends to be clearer than in the wetter months of September and October when runoff clouds the shallows.

Booking tipBook through Stuart Cove's or a local operator at least 5 days ahead. Some operators reduce their schedules by late May, so confirm availability before assuming. Half-day reef trips typically run 60 to 90 BSD per person.

Historic downtown walking tour

culture

A 2 km route from Rawson Square and Parliament Square through the Pompey Museum on Bay Street, up George Street past the Pirates of Nassau Museum, through the Queen's Staircase (65 limestone steps carved in the late 1700s by enslaved people), and west to Fort Charlotte on the hill overlooking the harbour. The walk passes Government House on Duke Street (with its Christopher Columbus statue), the Nassau Public Library in its octagonal former-prison building, Christ Church Cathedral, and several colonial-era churches.

Morning temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius are manageable for a 90-minute walk. By July and August, the same route between the harbour and Fort Charlotte becomes genuinely uncomfortable in the heat.

Booking tipSelf-guided is free and straightforward. Pick up a map at the tourist information kiosk near Prince George Wharf. Guided walking tours from the Wharf area are less crowded on weekdays in May.

Day trip to Rose Island

outdoor

A 40-minute boat ride from Nassau to a narrow, undeveloped island with sandy beaches, shallow sandbars, and good snorkeling on the south side. No permanent structures. No crowds. The sand is soft and fine, and the water is that particular shade of clear turquoise that photographs never reproduce faithfully.

Fewer tourists in May means you might have a section of beach to yourself, which is rare during the winter high season when charter boats run back-to-back all morning.

Booking tipCharter boats depart from the Nassau waterfront near East Bay Street. Book 3 to 4 days ahead, as operators run fewer trips in the shoulder season. Full-day charters with lunch and snorkel gear typically run 100 to 150 BSD per person.

Deep-sea fishing for wahoo and mahi-mahi

outdoor

The pelagic fishing season in the Bahamas ramps up in May as water temperatures rise and migratory species move through the Tongue of the Ocean, the deep trench visible from New Providence's west coast near Lyford Cay. Half-day charters are the most common format for visitors.

May marks the start of the prime offshore season for wahoo, mahi-mahi, and the first blue marlin. The Bahamas Billfish Championship tournament series begins its spring legs around this time.

Booking tipBook at least a week ahead if you want a specific captain or vessel at Nassau Yacht Club or the East Bay marinas. Half-day charters (4 hours) typically start around 400 to 600 BSD for the boat. Ask whether the price includes tackle and bait.

Morning visit to Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

nature

Founded in 1937, this 5.5-acre garden and zoo in the Chippingham neighborhood on West Hill Street is home to the famous marching flamingos, a trained flock of Caribbean flamingos that perform a daily formation drill. The gardens also hold Bahamian hutias, iguanas, Bahama parrots, and native hardwood trees including lignum vitae and mahogany.

Cooler mornings in May make the outdoor walk through the gardens more pleasant than the summer months. The smaller crowd sizes mean better views of the flamingo march without competition for sightlines.

Booking tipArrive for the first flamingo march of the day, typically around 10:30 AM. Admission is around 18 BSD for adults, 9 BSD for children. No advance booking is needed in May.

Afternoon at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

culture

Housed in Villa Doyle, a 19th-century colonial mansion on West Hill Street near the corner of West Street, the gallery (founded in 2003) holds the country's national art collection. Rotating exhibitions feature Bahamian and Caribbean contemporary artists including Amos Ferguson, Brent Malone, and John Beadle. The building itself is worth seeing for its wraparound verandah and period details.

Afternoon thunderstorms in May make an indoor cultural option a practical necessity on many days. The gallery is small enough to explore in 60 to 90 minutes, roughly how long the rain lasts.

Booking tipAdmission runs around 5 BSD for adults. The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Sunset at Arawak Cay Fish Fry

food

The cluster of brightly painted seafood shacks on Arawak Cay, west of downtown Nassau along West Bay Street, serves fried snapper, cracked conch, conch fritters, and sky juice at communal outdoor tables. The smell of frying fish and scotch bonnet pepper carries from about a block away. Twin Brothers and Oh Andros are two of the more established stalls. Friday and Saturday evenings bring live rake-and-scrape music, and a plate of fried snapper with peas and rice runs roughly 12 to 18 BSD.

May evenings after the afternoon rain clears are warm and still, with temperatures settling around 25 to 26°C. The atmosphere at the Fish Fry is more relaxed than during the packed winter months when cruise passengers crowd the stalls.

Booking tipNo reservation needed. Arrive around 6 PM on a Friday or Saturday for the full atmosphere. Cash is still preferred at many stalls, though Twin Brothers and a few larger spots now take cards.

What to eat in May

In season: fruit

Mango
Early-season mangoes start appearing at roadside fruit stands and at Potter's Cay Dock by mid-to-late May. The first fruits tend to be smaller and more tart than the peak-season July mangoes, but they are prized for chutneys and green mango salads. Look for vendors along Madeira Street in the Palmdale area, where prices run lower than the tourist-facing stalls near the Straw Market.
Sapodilla (dilly)
This brown-skinned tropical fruit reaches peak ripeness in the spring months across the Bahamas. The flesh has a caramelized-pear sweetness with a gritty, custard-like texture. The fruit grows on trees across New Providence, and older residential neighborhoods like Fox Hill and Adelaide Village often have sapodilla trees dropping ripe fruit by late May. For buying, check the smaller produce vendors around the Palmdale shopping strip rather than the Super Value or Solomon's chain supermarkets.

On menus now

Conch salad
Conch is available year-round, but May's warming waters bring in fresh catches that end up diced raw with red onion, tomato, scotch bonnet pepper, and sour orange at stalls along Arawak Cay and under the Paradise Island bridge at Potter's Cay. The early mango arrivals sometimes get chopped in alongside the citrus for a seasonal twist. A bowl at Potter's Cay runs roughly 10 to 15 BSD.
Guava duff
A traditional Bahamian steamed pastry rolled with guava filling and served with a butter-rum sauce. The tail end of the guava harvest in spring means fresher fruit in the filling at bakeries around the Palmdale area and at the weekend brunch spread at Graycliff on West Hill Street.

What to drink

Sky juice
Gin, coconut water, sweetened condensed milk, and a scrape of nutmeg over crushed ice. This is the Bahamas' warm-weather drink, and the rising May temperatures bring it to every stall at the Fish Fry on Arawak Cay and the beachside bars along the north coast. Twin Brothers on Arawak Cay makes a version that locals consider the benchmark. Expect to pay around 5 to 8 BSD per cup.

Regular events in May

Whit MondayFree

Whitsuntide Monday is a national public holiday in the Bahamas. Government offices, banks on Frederick Street and Bay Street, and most shops close for the day. The date shifts with Easter. In 2026, it falls on May 25. Plan any errands, pharmacy runs, or shopping for earlier in the week.

Late May (May 25 in 2026)

Mother's Day celebrations

The second Sunday of May is widely observed across Nassau. Churches including Christ Church Cathedral on George Street and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on West Hill Street hold special morning services. Restaurants on Cable Beach and Paradise Island, including Dune at the Ocean Club and the Baha Mar dining venues, run prix-fixe brunch menus that book up early in the week.

Second Sunday of May

Bahamas Billfish Championship tournament legsFree

Part of a multi-month sport fishing tournament series that runs through spring and summer. The spring legs bring competitive anglers to the waters off New Providence and the out-islands. Weigh-ins at Nassau Yacht Club and marina venues along East Bay Street sometimes draw spectators in the late afternoon.

Variable, typically late May through June

Best places this May

Clifton Heritage National Park
nature
The southwest tip of New Providence Island, past Adelaide Village, with Lucayan and Loyalist-era historical sites, a quieter shoreline than the north coast, and reef snorkeling accessible directly from the beach. The underwater sculpture garden by Sir Nicholas Nuttall sits in shallow water close to shore. The park is less developed and more peaceful than the resort-facing north shore.
Southwest New Providence
Fort Charlotte
history
Nassau's largest fort, built between 1787 and 1789 by Lord Dunmore, sits on a hill west of downtown off West Bay Street with panoramic views of Nassau Harbour, the cruise port, and Arawak Cay below. The interior moat, dungeons, and rampart cannons are free to explore. Morning light is best for photographs from the upper walls. The stone passageways stay cool even in May's warmth.
West Nassau
John Watling's Distillery
culture
A working rum distillery housed in the Buena Vista Estate, an 18th-century plantation house on Delancy Street. Self-guided tours are free, and the tasting room pours their aged rum lineup at the end. The courtyard garden with its stone walls and bougainvillea is one of the more photogenic spots in downtown Nassau. Worth about 45 minutes.
Downtown Nassau
Junkanoo Beach
beach
The closest public beach to downtown Nassau, a short walk west of the British Colonial Hilton on West Bay Street. The beach is narrow but has clear water, and May's lower visitor counts mean you can find space without arriving at dawn. The sand is coarser than Cable Beach but the convenience is hard to match. A few beach bars rent chairs for around 10 BSD.
Downtown Nassau
French Cloisters, Versailles Gardens
history
A 14th-century Augustinian cloister originally built in Montréjeau in southern France, purchased by William Randolph Hearst in the 1920s, and eventually reassembled stone by stone on Paradise Island overlooking Nassau Harbour. The medieval stonework against the Caribbean backdrop is quietly surreal. The surrounding Versailles Gardens, with their bronze statues and terraced flowerbeds, are free to walk. The site is small and usually empty even in high season.
Paradise Island
Potter's Cay Dock
food
The working dock beneath the Paradise Island bridge where mailboats depart for the out-islands of Eleuthera, Exuma, and Andros. The stalls here serve the freshest conch salad on New Providence, cracked and prepared in front of you. The smell of lime and scotch bonnet hits before you reach the counter. A bowl runs 10 to 15 BSD depending on size. Worth visiting for the atmosphere alone, even if you skip the conch.
Eastern Nassau
Arawak Cay
food
A cluster of painted seafood shacks west of downtown on West Bay Street, serving fried fish, cracked conch, and sky juice at picnic tables under string lights. Twin Brothers is the most established stall, open since the 1990s. The Fish Fry is more relaxed in May than during the winter months, and the evening breeze off the water makes outdoor seating comfortable.
West Nassau
Love Beach
beach
A quieter stretch of sand about 15 minutes west of Cable Beach, past Gambier Village on West Bay Street. The reef here sits close to shore, making it one of the better walk-in snorkeling spots on the island's north coast. There are no vendors, no chair rentals, and usually no more than a dozen people on the sand in May. The limestone ironshore at the western end makes water shoes a smart idea.
West New Providence

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Packable rain jacketAfternoon thunderstorms hit on roughly half the days in May. A lightweight jacket you can stuff into a daypack saves you from ducking into shops on Bay Street every time the clouds open up. Shop
Reef-safe SPF 50+ sunscreenThe midday sun in May is strong enough to burn exposed skin in minutes, particularly on the white sand at Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach. Reef-safe formulas are also increasingly expected at marine parks around New Providence, including Clifton Heritage National Park. Shop
Insect repellent with DEET or picaridinMosquitoes pick up noticeably as the rains begin. Evenings outdoors at Arawak Cay or along Potter's Cay Dock are more comfortable with repellent on. The garden areas around Fort Charlotte and Ardastra Gardens can also be active around dusk. Shop
Water shoes or reef sandalsSeveral beaches on New Providence, particularly Love Beach on the west coast and sections of the southwest shore near Clifton, have rocky entries where bare feet risk cuts on coral fragments and sea urchin spines. Shop
Lightweight cotton or linen clothingSynthetic fabrics trap heat in Nassau's humid air. Cotton and linen breathe better for all-day comfort walking through downtown or along the waterfront between Rawson Square and the Straw Market. Shop
Waterproof phone pouch or dry bagUseful both for snorkeling trips to Rose Island and for sudden downpours that can soak an unprotected bag in 2 minutes flat on Bay Street. Shop
Wide-brimmed hatThe angle of the sun in May is steep enough that a baseball cap leaves your ears and neck exposed. A wider brim makes a real difference over a 3-hour morning on Cabbage Beach or at Clifton. Shop
Light cardigan or long-sleeved layerAir conditioning in Nassau's restaurants, hotel lobbies at Baha Mar and Atlantis, and shopping areas along Bay Street is often set aggressively cold. The temperature contrast between outdoors and indoors can be 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Shop

Insider tips

The conch salad stalls at Potter's Cay Dock, under the Paradise Island bridge, are fresher and roughly 30% cheaper than the tourist-facing options near the Straw Market on Bay Street. The conch is cracked and prepared in front of you, so freshness is visible before you pay. Look for Da Conch Shack on the eastern end of the dock for consistently good portions.
If you're shopping on Bay Street, the Straw Market's prices are calibrated for cruise-ship passengers. Walk two blocks south toward Shirley Street, past the Supreme Court building, and you'll find vendors selling similar straw work and crafts at lower prices.
If you're staying along Cable Beach and want to eat at Arawak Cay on a Friday evening, take a jitney (local minibus, route 10) along West Bay Street rather than a taxi. The ride costs about BSD 1.25 per person compared to BSD 12 to 15 for a cab covering the same route. Jitneys stop running around 7 PM, so take a cab back.
The Queen's Staircase is best visited before 9 AM, when the 65 limestone steps are still in morning shade and the souvenir sellers have not yet set up along the path from Elizabeth Avenue. By mid-morning the narrow passage gets warm and congested even in the shoulder season.
John Watling's Distillery on Delancy Street does free self-guided tours of the rum-making operation, and the tasting room at the end pours samples of their aged lineup. The courtyard is one of the coolest spots in downtown Nassau during a hot afternoon, and the whole visit takes under an hour.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk on Princes Street holds a lunchtime organ recital on occasional Wednesdays. It is one of the few free cultural events in downtown Nassau that visitors consistently overlook.

Avoid these mistakes

Scheduling a full-day outdoor boat excursion without building in flexibility for afternoon weather. The morning-to-early-afternoon window is reliable, but a trip that extends past 2 PM risks ending in a downpour. Book morning departures from the East Bay marinas whenever possible.
Packing only beachwear and flip-flops. Several restaurants along the Cable Beach resort corridor, including the dining venues at Baha Mar and Dune at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island, expect smart-casual dress in the evening. A collared shirt and closed-toe shoes are enough to avoid being turned away.
Cancelling a trip over hurricane anxiety. The formal Atlantic storm season has not started in May, and the weather risk this month is statistically the lowest of any from now through November. Do not let the label override the data.
Walking south of Shirley Street into the Over-the-Hill neighborhoods past Gregory Arch after dark in the shoulder season. The area around Market Street and Baillou Hill Road is not well-lit and feels isolated when the winter crowds are gone. The neighborhood has genuine cultural significance, good daytime food stalls, and Fox Hill's annual celebrations, but stick to daylight visits unless you have local company.

Practical tips for May

Book boat excursions and snorkeling trips, particularly through Stuart Cove's or the operators along East Bay Street, for morning slots at least a week in advance. Some reduce their schedules after Easter and a few close entirely by late May. Whit Monday (May 25 in 2026) is a public holiday, and banks on Frederick Street, shops on Bay Street, and government offices all close, so plan errands for earlier in the week. The Bahamian dollar trades at parity with the US dollar, and both currencies circulate freely on New Providence Island, so skip the exchange counter at Lynden Pindling International Airport entirely. Taxis do not use meters. The government publishes zone-based fares posted at the airport taxi stand, but confirm the price to your destination before getting in. The ride from Lynden Pindling to downtown Nassau or the British Colonial Hilton tends to run around BSD 30 to 40 for one or two passengers depending on exact destination. To Baha Mar on Cable Beach, expect BSD 20 to 25. To Atlantis on Paradise Island, around BSD 35 to 45 including the bridge toll. Dress code at restaurants like Graycliff (West Hill Street) and the Baha Mar dining venues leans smart-casual after sundown, though the beachside stalls at Arawak Cay are relaxed year-round. Modest clothing with covered shoulders is expected when visiting St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on West Hill Street (founded 1886), Christ Church Cathedral on George Street, or any of Nassau's downtown churches.

FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Nassau?

May is a solid shoulder-season month for Nassau. The winter crowds have left Rawson Square and Cable Beach, hotel prices at Baha Mar and Atlantis drop meaningfully from the peak-season highs, and the water is warm enough for comfortable swimming and snorkeling at Clifton Heritage National Park and Love Beach. The trade-off is afternoon rain on roughly half the days, though the storms tend to pass quickly over Nassau Harbour. If you're flexible with afternoon plans, keeping an indoor backup like the National Art Gallery on West Hill Street or John Watling's Distillery on Delancy Street, May offers good value and a quieter version of the city.

What is the weather like in Nassau in May?

Warm and increasingly humid, with consistent daytime highs around 28.5°C and mild overnight lows near 24.4°C. Rain arrives in afternoon thunderstorms that build over the harbour around 2 or 3 PM and clear within an hour or less, leaving mornings generally bright and dry. You can often see the storm columns approaching from the verandahs along West Hill Street while the sun is still out over Paradise Island. The air is moister than during the dry winter months but has not yet reached the thick humidity of the July and August peak. Pack lightweight cotton or linen and a rain jacket to cover both conditions.

Is Nassau crowded in May?

No. May falls squarely in the shoulder season between the December through April high season and the summer months. Cruise-ship arrivals drop noticeably at Prince George Wharf, Bay Street is less congested, and beaches along the north shore from Junkanoo Beach to Cable Beach have open space on weekday mornings. Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island, which is shoulder-to-shoulder in February, might have 20 people on a Tuesday morning in May. Some travelers prefer this quieter atmosphere, though it also means fewer scheduled tours and cultural events compared to winter.

Is it hurricane season in Nassau in May?

May falls just before the formal start of the Atlantic storm season on June 1. Historically, fewer than 2% of named storms have formed this early in the calendar. Travel insurance and cancellation terms may begin to tighten for bookings extending into the following weeks, but the storm risk during May itself is minimal. You are statistically safer from tropical weather in May than in any month from June through November.

What should I pack for Nassau in May?

Lightweight, breathable clothing in cotton or linen for the daytime warmth. A packable rain jacket for the afternoon storms. Reef-safe sunscreen with SPF 50+ protection, as the midday sun at Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach in May is strong enough to burn in minutes. Water shoes for rocky beach entries at Love Beach and Clifton, insect repellent for evenings outdoors at Arawak Cay, and a light layer for aggressively air-conditioned interiors at Baha Mar and Atlantis. A collared shirt and closed-toe shoes cover the evening dress codes at most restaurants, including Graycliff and the Baha Mar dining venues.