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Bermuda in January: go or not?

Mixed period. Bermuda in January: 4.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 32.32°N · 64.76°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Bermuda · January
4.5
18–20°
Temperature
47%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Kalyan Mukherjee via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Bermuda enjoys 20.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 47.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Bermuda. Compared to December: −2°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
20°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
10.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Bermuda is May (7.9/10), 3.4 pts higher than January.

See May →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic (1000 km from North Carolina, closer to Halifax than to Miami): 138 islands, 64,000 inhabitants. May is my favourite month (8.3/10): 21-22°C, 35% rain, sea at 21°C (cooler than the Caribbean), end of spring.

Read Gilles' full review →

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Bermuda

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyPound Sterling (£)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 54%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in January

If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

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Location

Where is Bermuda ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Bermuda
Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.9 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
32.32°N · 64.76°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bermuda?
May is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 35.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bermuda get in May?
Bermuda averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bermuda?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bermuda in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Bermuda good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bermuda scores 6.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Bermuda?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bermuda, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Bermuda in January?
In January, the sea averages 20°C in Bermuda: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Bermuda in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Bermuda (moderate), with about 10.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.