Bermuda Weather in May

Although high season in Bermuda officially begins in April, the true summer begins in May.

Both air temperature and water temperature increase. The average daily high is now 25°C (77°F) and daily low just 20°C (68°F). It’s more humid but rainfall is around average.

Bermuda in May

Visitors can expect around eight hours of sunshine every day, above the annual average. Sunrise is around 6.20 am and sunset at approximately 8.10 pm.

May does not fall within Bermuda’s hurricane season.

May Events and Things to Do

All of the contracted cruise ships are now visiting the island and Dockyard is busy. Hotels are charging peak rates and airfares are high. Major tourist events such as Harbour Nights are underway.

Bermuda Day, a public holiday towards the end of the month, is the day when most islanders take their first dip in the ocean. There’s a big parade through the centre of Hamilton, dinghy racing in St George, a half-marathon, and a bike race. It’s the only public holiday in the month.

Sailing events include the Antigua Bermuda Race and Argo Gold Cup.

May is a good time for deep-sea fishing. There’s plenty of wahoo and yellowfin tuna in the water.

Lifeguards are now stationed at several public beaches (Clearwater Beach, Turtle Bay, John Smith’s Bay, and Horseshoe Bay). The water temp in May averages 22°C (72°F). The ocean is warm enough for snorkelling and diving with a shorty.

The seasonal ferry service from Dockyard to St George (Orange Route) is running.

Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda
Hamilton Harbour

Average Daily Temperature

The average daily temperature increases to 23°C (73°F). There’s usually a significant rise in temperature towards the end of the month.

MonthAverage Temperature (C)Average Temperature (F)
January1966
February1864
March1966
April2170
May2373
June2679
July2882
August2882
September2781
October2577
November2272
December2068
Average Temperature2373
Minimum Average Temperature1864
Maximum Average Temperature2882

Average Daily High and Low Temperature

The lowest temperature on a typical day in May will be 20°C (68°F). The highest will be around 25°C (77°F).

MonthHigh (C)Low (C)High (F)Low (F)
January21177063
February21167061
March21167061
April22187264
May25207768
June28238273
July30258677
August30268679
September29258477
October27238173
November24207568
December22187264

Average Water Temperature

Water temperature rises in May and locals take to the water. The average water temp is 22°C (72°F).

MonthAverage Temperature (C)Average Temperature (F)
January2068
February2068
March2068
April2170
May2272
June2475
July2781
August2882
September2781
October2679
November2475
December2272
Average Temperature2374
Minimum Temperature2068
Maximum Temperature2882

Average Monthly Rain

In recent years rainfall in the month has been four inches; just below the annual average.

MonthAverage Monthly Rainfall (inches)
January4
February5
March4
April3
May4
June4
July5
August7
September6
October6
November4
December3
Average5

Average Sunshine Hours

On a typical day in May the island will see eight hours of sun.

MonthAverage Daily Sunshine Hours
January5
February5
March7
April8
May8
June8
July9
August8
September7
October7
November6
December5
Annual Average7
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