Bahamas Weather

Weather in the Bahamas at a glance

Our the Bahamas coverage centers on Nassau, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (31°C) in August and 76°F (24°C) in January, with about 168 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Nassau - annual average 79°
Best time to visit: November to April
Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

Nassau averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 831 mm (32.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Nassau climate page.

Nassau Partly cloudy 90°

Bahamas cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Nassau	79°	Aug · 87°	Jan · 70°	168	10.6	0

Bahamas weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	76°	70°	11	9.3 h/day
February	77°	71°	9	10.2 h/day
March	78°	71°	8	10.8 h/day
April	80°	74°	12	11.5 h/day
May	82°	76°	16	11.2 h/day
June	85°	79°	19	11.2 h/day
July	87°	81°	17	12.2 h/day
August	87°	81°	18	11.6 h/day
September	86°	80°	18	11.0 h/day
October	83°	78°	19	9.9 h/day
November	81°	75°	11	9.5 h/day
December	78°	72°	10	8.9 h/day

Bahamas weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?

Averaged across the covered cities, November to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in the Bahamas?

Snow is essentially absent in the Bahamas cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of the Bahamas like?

The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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