Best time to visit the Bahamas
The Bahamas has its best weather in November to April. Peak season is March and April. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for November to February.
The Bahamas weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F | 70°F | 1.8 in | 11 | 9.3 h |
| February | 77°F | 71°F | 1.1 in | 9 | 10.2 h |
| March | 78°F | 71°F | 1.3 in | 8 | 10.8 h |
| April | 81°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 12 | 11.5 h |
| May | 82°F | 76°F | 4.3 in | 16 | 11.2 h |
| June | 85°F | 79°F | 3.3 in | 19 | 11.2 h |
| July | 87°F | 81°F | 2.5 in | 17 | 12.2 h |
| August | 88°F | 81°F | 3.4 in | 18 | 11.6 h |
| September | 86°F | 80°F | 3.7 in | 18 | 11 h |
| October | 84°F | 78°F | 5.1 in | 19 | 9.9 h |
| November | 81°F | 75°F | 2.2 in | 11 | 9.5 h |
| December | 78°F | 73°F | 2 in | 10 | 8.9 h |
The Bahamas month by month
The Bahamas in January
Highs around 76°F, lows near 70°F. About 11 rainy days and 9.3 h of sunshine a day.
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Best weatherThe Bahamas in February
Highs around 77°F, lows near 71°F. About 9 rainy days and 10.2 h of sunshine a day.
Spring break
Best weatherThe Bahamas in March
Highs around 78°F, lows near 71°F. About 8 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Spring break
Best weatherPeak seasonThe Bahamas in April
Highs around 81°F, lows near 74°F. About 12 rainy days and 11.5 h of sunshine a day.
Spring break
Best weatherPeak seasonThe Bahamas in May
Highs around 82°F, lows near 76°F. About 16 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Rainiest months
Mixed weatherThe Bahamas in June
Highs around 85°F, lows near 79°F. About 19 rainy days and 11.2 h of sunshine a day.
Rainiest months
Mixed weatherThe Bahamas in July
Highs around 87°F, lows near 81°F. About 17 rainy days and 12.2 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherThe Bahamas in August
Highs around 88°F, lows near 81°F. About 18 rainy days and 11.6 h of sunshine a day.
Hurricane season
Hardest monthThe Bahamas in September
Highs around 86°F, lows near 80°F. About 18 rainy days and 11 h of sunshine a day.
Hurricane season
Hardest monthThe Bahamas in October
Highs around 84°F, lows near 78°F. About 19 rainy days and 9.9 h of sunshine a day.
Hurricane season
Mixed weatherThe Bahamas in November
Highs around 81°F, lows near 75°F. About 11 rainy days and 9.5 h of sunshine a day.
November shoulder season
Best weatherThe Bahamas in December
Highs around 78°F, lows near 73°F. About 10 rainy days and 8.9 h of sunshine a day.
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Best weather
Seasons and events
- Feb–Apr
Spring break
Spring break season runs from late February to mid-April, with beach evenings, sports meets, and music events.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism - May and Jun
Rainiest monthsWeather risk
May and June typically have the most rain, much of it in the northern and southern islands.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism - Aug–Oct
Hurricane seasonWeather risk
The Atlantic season runs from June to November. Most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October.
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center - Nov
November shoulder season
November brings warm temperatures, low humidity, and fewer crowds.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism - Dec and Jan
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Parades run on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, starting after midnight. The largest is on Bay Street in downtown Nassau.
Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
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Questions about visiting the Bahamas
March scores highest for weather in Nassau, with highs around 78°F and about 8 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is November to April.
October is the wettest month in Nassau, with about 5.1 in of rain over 19 days. February is the driest, with about 1.1 in.
Peak season is March and April, according to Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for November to February.
August is the warmest month in Nassau, with average highs of 88°F. January is the coolest, at 76°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
