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Bainbridge Island in May
Bainbridge Island warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 57°F in April, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (70 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (8°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in April to 83/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Puget Sound Islands route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bainbridge Island in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fort Ward Park
Wooded shoreline park with WWII-era batteries and Rich Passage views.
Why now May scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bloedel Reserve
150-acre gardens and forest, including a Japanese garden and moss garden.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
Blackbird Bakery
Winslow bakery and coffee shop since 1999.
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Memorial at the dock where 227 Japanese American residents were forced out in 1942.
Harbour Public House
Pub on Eagle Harbor marina with local seafood and beer.
Nearby in May
- Seattle in May~9 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Olympic NP in May~52 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Snoqualmie Pass in May~54 mi · highs 55°F, 4.0 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, wetter
- San Juan Island in May~67 mi · highs 60°F, 2.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bainbridge Island in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bainbridge Island?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 90 in June – September. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Puget Sound Islands route recommends.
How hot is Bainbridge Island in May?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bainbridge Island in May?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.4 in (1230 mm).
What should I pack for Bainbridge Island in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Bainbridge Island
Routes in season in May
- Puget Sound Islands May – Sep
Planning Bainbridge Island in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.