Weather
Weather in Bahamas by month
The best time to visit is December–April, with average highs of 23–26°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 30°C by day) and January the coolest (21°C at night); September is the wettest (around 178 mm of rain) and February the driest.
Bahamas weather by month
| Month | Jan★ | Feb★ | Mar★ | Apr★ | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 23° 21° | 24° 21° | 25° 22° | 26° 24° | 28° 25° | 29° 27° | 30° 28° | 30° 28° | 29° 28° | 28° 26° | 26° 24° | 25° 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 36 | 44 | 65 | 133 | 169 | 143 | 165 | 178 | 126 | 67 | 41 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Bahamas month by month
- ★ Best time
January
23°/ 21°Mild
38 mm · fairly dryPack: Light layers and a light jacket
Good trips this month
Mild and fairly dry: around 23°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 38 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
February
24°/ 21°Warm
36 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 24°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 36 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
March
25°/ 22°Warm
44 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 25°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 44 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
26°/ 24°Warm
65 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 26°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 65 mm of rain.
May
28°/ 25°Warm
133 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 133 mm of rain.
June
29°/ 27°Warm
169 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 169 mm of rain.
July
30°/ 28°Hot
143 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 30°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 143 mm of rain.
August
30°/ 28°Hot
165 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and wet: around 30°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 165 mm of rain.
September
29°/ 28°Warm
178 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 178 mm of rain.
- This month
October
28°/ 26°Warm
126 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 126 mm of rain.
November
26°/ 24°Warm
67 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 26°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 67 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
December
25°/ 22°Warm
41 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 25°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 41 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Bahamas
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Bahamas?
What's the weather like in Bahamas in October?
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 126 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Bahamas?
February–April and November–December: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Bahamas?
January–February: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Bahamas?
July: average highs of about 30°C and lows of 28°C.
Which month has the most rain in Bahamas?
How cold does Bahamas get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 23°C and nights 21°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Bahamas Activities