Bahamas, BahamasQuick decision
When to visit Bahamas?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–26°C in March
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (62%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beaches & IslandsDecember–April — Exuma, Harbour Island (pink sand) and Nassau.
Swimming PigsYear-round — Big Major Cay, Exumas swimming pigs.
DivingNovember–May — Thunderball Grotto, sharks and blue holes.
Atlantis & NassauYear-round — Atlantis Resort, pirate museum and Fish Fry.
Monthly climate data
Bahamas weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 25°C | 34% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 26°C | 33% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 26°C | 27% | 1.1 | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 27°C | 40% | 1.7 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 28°C | 54% | 3.4 | 12.3h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 66% | 2.8 | 12.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 31°C | 58% | 2.2 | 12.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 27°C | 31°C | 62% | 2.9 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 27°C | 30°C | 63% | 3.9 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 26°C | 29°C | 61% | 4.1 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 27°C | 36% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 26°C | 31% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 27°C, 40% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 62% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 53% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 33% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
March is ideal with 27% rainy days and 26°C.
August is the wettest month with 62% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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