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
January in Nassau has highs of about 24.6°C and lows near 21.2°C. Rain falls on about 10 days, but the total is low at 45 mm, and there are 9.3 hours of sun a day. The sea is about 24.5°C, which some swimmers find cool. With a score of 8.4, January is one of the best months to visit.
25°C / 22°C · 9 rain days · 10.2 h sun · sea 24°C
February is dry and mild, with highs of about 25.1°C and lows near 21.5°C. Rain falls on about 9 days, but the total is only 29 mm, the lowest of the year. The sea is the coolest of the year at about 24.3°C. It scores 8.7, which makes it one of the best months.
26°C / 22°C · 8 rain days · 10.8 h sun · sea 25°C
March has the top score of the year at 8.9. Highs reach about 25.8°C and rain falls on about 8 days, the fewest of any month, with just 33 mm in total. You get about 10.8 hours of sun a day, and the sea is near 24.8°C.
27°C / 23°C · 12 rain days · 11.5 h sun · sea 26°C
April warms up, with highs of about 27°C and a sea temperature near 25.5°C. Rain days rise to about 12, but the total stays low at 49 mm, and there are 11.5 hours of sun a day. With a score of 8.4, it is still one of the best months.
28°C / 24°C · 16 rain days · 11.2 h sun · sea 28°C
May is warm, with highs of about 27.9°C and a sea near 27.5°C. Rain falls on about 16 days and the total jumps to 109 mm, so showers become a regular part of the day. It still scores 8, which keeps it in the best group.
29°C / 26°C · 19 rain days · 11.2 h sun · sea 29°C
June brings hot, wet weather. Highs reach about 29.3°C, nights stay warm at around 26°C, and rain falls on about 19 days. The sea is very warm at about 29.1°C. Frequent rain is why the score drops to 7, a good month rather than one of the best.
31°C / 27°C · 18 rain days · 12.2 h sun · sea 30°C
July is one of the hottest months, with highs of about 30.7°C and lows near 27.1°C. Rain falls on about 18 days, but the total is a modest 64 mm, and July has the most sun of the year at 12.2 hours a day. The sea is about 30.3°C. It scores 7, a good month.
31°C / 27°C · 19 rain days · 11.6 h sun · sea 31°C
August is the hottest month, with highs of about 30.8°C and lows near 27.2°C. It also has the most rain days of the year, about 19, with 87 mm of rain. The sea is the warmest of the year at about 30.6°C. Heat and frequent rain give it a score of 7, a good month.
30°C / 27°C · 17 rain days · 11.0 h sun · sea 30°C
September stays hot, with highs of about 30.2°C and a sea near 30.2°C. Rain falls on about 17 days and the total reaches 93 mm. There are still about 11 hours of sun a day. It scores 7, a good month for travellers who don't mind regular showers.
29°C / 26°C · 19 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 29°C
October is the wettest month, with about 130 mm of rain over roughly 19 days. Highs are still about 28.6°C and the sea is warm at around 28.8°C, but sun drops to 9.9 hours a day. The heavy rain is why it scores 7, a good month rather than one of the best.
27°C / 24°C · 11 rain days · 9.5 h sun · sea 27°C
November marks a clear change to drier weather. Rain days fall to about 11 and the total drops to 55 mm, while highs ease to about 27°C. The sea is still warm at around 26.7°C. With a score of 8.5, it is one of the best months.
26°C / 23°C · 10 rain days · 8.9 h sun · sea 25°C
December is mild, with highs of about 25.6°C and lows near 22.5°C. Rain falls on about 10 days, with a total of 51 mm. It has the shortest sunny days of the year at 8.9 hours, and the sea is about 25.2°C. It scores 8.6, one of the best months.
By trip type
City sightseeing
December to March suits walking around Nassau best. Daytime highs stay between 24.6 and 25.8°C, and rain falls on only 7.8 to 10.4 days a month. March is the driest of the four, with 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Beach
November, December, February and March are the best beach months. The sea is 24.3 to 26.7°C, cooler than August's 30.6°C, but rain is much lower. March has 10.8 sun hours and 7.8 rain days. November keeps the warmest water.
Hiking & nature
February and March are the best months for hiking. They are the driest months, with only 29 mm and 33 mm of rain. Highs of 25.1 to 25.8°C keep long walks comfortable, and you get over 10 hours of sun a day.
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, March is the top-scoring month, with 8.9 out of 10. In Nassau, days reach about 26°C and nights stay near 22°C. It is the driest month by rain days, with only 7.8 and 33 mm of rain. You get about 10.8 hours of sun a day. The sea is around 25°C, which is pleasant but cooler than in summer.
Yes, August is rated good, with 7 out of 10. It is the hottest month in Nassau, with highs near 31°C and nights around 27°C. The sea reaches about 31°C, the warmest of the year. The trade-off is rain. August has 19 rain days, the most of any month, and 87 mm of rain. There is still about 11.6 hours of sun a day.
October is rated good, with 7 out of 10, but it is the wettest month. Nassau gets about 130 mm of rain over 18.7 rain days. It is still warm, with highs near 29°C and a sea temperature of about 29°C. Sun drops to around 9.9 hours a day. In November, rain falls to 55 mm and the score rises to 8.5.
Yes, the sea in Nassau is about 25°C in January. That is cooler than the 31°C of late summer, but many swimmers find it comfortable. Air temperatures reach about 25°C by day and 21°C at night. January has 10.4 rain days and 45 mm of rain, with around 9.3 hours of sun. It scores 8.4 out of 10.
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