Weather by month for Nassau, the best months to go and how Bahamas's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C to 27°C · 8–11 rain days
Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 25°C to 31°C · 10–19 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 21°C | 10 days (45 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 25°C | 8.4/10 |
| Best month: February | 25°C / 22°C | 9 days (29 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 24°C | 8.7/10 |
| Best month: March | 26°C / 22°C | 8 days (33 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 25°C | 8.9/10 |
| April | 27°C / 23°C | 12 days (49 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 26°C | 8.4/10 |
| May | 28°C / 24°C | 16 days (109 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
| June | 29°C / 26°C | 19 days (86 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| July | 31°C / 27°C | 18 days (64 mm) | 12.2 h/day | 30°C | 7.0/10 |
| August | 31°C / 27°C | 19 days (87 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 31°C | 7.0/10 |
| September | 30°C / 27°C | 17 days (93 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 30°C | 7.0/10 |
| October | 29°C / 26°C | 19 days (130 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: November | 27°C / 24°C | 11 days (55 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 27°C | 8.5/10 |
| Best month: December | 26°C / 23°C | 10 days (51 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 25°C | 8.6/10 |
Figures for Nassau; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
25°C / 21°C · 10 rain days · 9.3 h sun · sea 25°C
Days reach 25°C with lows near 21°C, making it one of the cooler months. Rain falls on about 10 days, with 45mm total, so dry spells are common. Scores rate this a top month to visit. New Year's Day and Majority Rule Day fall this month.
25°C / 22°C · 9 rain days · 10.2 h sun · sea 24°C
Highs climb slightly to 25°C with just 9 rain days and 29mm of rain, the driest month of the year. Sea temperature sits at 24.3°C, a touch cool for swimming but fine for most. This is rated among the best months to visit.
26°C / 22°C · 8 rain days · 10.8 h sun · sea 25°C
Expect 26°C highs, low humidity and only 7.8 rain days, the fewest of any month. Sun hours rise to 10.8 a day. This is the highest-scoring month overall, combining dry weather with warming seas.
27°C / 23°C · 12 rain days · 11.5 h sun · sea 26°C
Highs reach 27°C and the sea warms to 25.5°C. Rain days climb to nearly 12, with 49mm total, a small uptick from March. Good Friday, Perry Christie Day and Easter Monday all fall in April, and the month still scores well as a top choice.
28°C / 24°C · 16 rain days · 11.2 h sun · sea 28°C
Temperatures hit 28°C and rain becomes more frequent, with over 16 rain days and 109mm total as the wet season builds. The sea reaches 27.5°C, warm enough for comfortable swimming. Whit Monday falls this month, and it still rates as one of the best overall.
29°C / 26°C · 19 rain days · 11.2 h sun · sea 29°C
Highs reach 29°C and the sea warms to 29°C, but rain days jump to nearly 19 with 86mm of rainfall. This marks the start of the hotter, wetter half of the year, bringing heavier downpours and higher humidity. The month is rated good rather than best because of this shift.
31°C / 27°C · 18 rain days · 12.2 h sun · sea 30°C
July is hot, with highs of 31°C and sea temperatures of 30°C. Rain falls on about 18 days but totals a more moderate 64mm. Independence Day falls on July 10. Heat and humidity keep this a good rather than top-rated month.
31°C / 27°C · 19 rain days · 11.6 h sun · sea 31°C
This is the hottest month, with highs of 31°C and 19 rain days bringing 87mm of rain. The sea reaches 30.6°C, ideal for swimming despite the heat. Emancipation Day falls this month, and conditions keep it rated good rather than best.
30°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 11.0 h sun · sea 30°C
Highs stay near 30°C with 17 rain days and 93mm of rain. This sits within the Atlantic hurricane season, so storm activity and heavy rain are more likely than in cooler months. The month is rated good.
29°C / 26°C · 19 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 29°C
October brings the heaviest rain of the year, 130mm over nearly 19 days, though highs ease slightly to 29°C. This is still within hurricane season, so conditions can turn wet and windy with little notice. National Heroes' Day falls on the 12th, and the month rates as good.
27°C / 24°C · 11 rain days · 9.5 h sun · sea 27°C
Highs drop to 27°C and rain days fall back to 11.3, with 55mm of rain as the wet season winds down. Sea temperature stays warm at 26.7°C. Scores rise again, marking this as one of the best months to visit.
26°C / 23°C · 10 rain days · 8.9 h sun · sea 25°C
Highs settle at 26°C with 10 rain days and 51mm of rain, a return to drier, cooler conditions. Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day both fall this month. December scores among the best months of the year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March bring highs of 24.6–25.8°C and the fewest rain days (7.8–10.4), making it comfortable for walking around Nassau and other towns without heavy heat or frequent showers.
Beach
November to March offer the driest stretch, with rain days dropping to 7.8–11.3 and sea temperatures of 24.3–26.7°C. Sunshine also climbs through this period, reaching 10.8 hours by March.
Hiking & nature
February and March are the best choices, with highs of 25.1–25.8°C and the lowest rain days of the year (7.8–9.2), keeping trails drier and temperatures manageable for walking.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (2 Jan), Majority Rule Day (12 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Perry Christie Day (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Independence Day (10 Jul)
Public holidays: Emancipation Day (7 Aug)
Public holidays: National Heroes' Day (12 Oct)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, but expect heat and rain. August scores 7 out of 10. Highs reach 30.8°C with lows of 27.2°C, and there are 19 rain days with 87mm of rainfall. Sea temperature hits 30.6°C, so swimming is warm. Sun hours average 11.6, so there's still plenty of sunshine between showers.
Yes, March is the top-rated month, scoring 8.9 out of 10. Highs average 25.8°C and lows 21.9°C, with just 7.8 rain days and 33mm of rain, the driest combination of the year. Sun hours reach 10.8 and sea temperature is 24.8°C, cooler than summer but still swimmable.
The best months are March, February, December, and November, all scoring 8.4 or higher. These months combine warm highs between 24.6°C and 27°C with lower rainfall than the summer months. November and December also see fewer rain days, 11.3 and 9.9 respectively, compared to the 16 to 19 rain days typical from May through October.
Yes, November scores 8.5 out of 10. Highs average 27°C and lows 24°C, with 11.3 rain days and 55mm of rain, a clear drop from October's 130mm. Sea temperature is still warm at 26.7°C, and sun hours average 9.5, making it a solid shoulder-season choice.
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