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Nassau, Bahamas · Tropical

Nassau: best months to visit

April (8.7/10) · September (5.0/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 25.05°N · 77.34°W
⚡ Quick answer
April
Depends on your goals
8.7/10
☀️ Apr
Top score (8.7/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (8.6/10)
Sep
Plus rude (5.0/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Nassau?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Nassau, April and February clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 April · 8.7 February · 8.6 March · 8.6 May · 8.5 ⚠️ September · 5.0
8.2
Jan
8.6
Feb
8.6
Mar
8.7
Apr
8.5
May
5.1
Jun
5.2
Jul
5.1
Aug
5.0
Sep
5.4
Oct
8.3
Nov
8.2
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Nassau offers 7 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.7 in April vs 5.0 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 7 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →21°C25°C23%1.5mm7.3h8.2/10Best period
☀️ February →22°C26°C18%1.1mm7.9h8.6/10Best period
☀️ March →22°C26°C19%1.1mm8.1h8.6/10Best period
☀️ April →23°C27°C23%1.7mm9.4h8.7/10Best period
☀️ May →24°C28°C32%3.4mm9.1h8.5/10Best period
🌥️ June →26°C30°C50%2.8mm8.0h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ July →27°C31°C52%2.2mm8.6h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ August →27°C31°C58%2.9mm8.4h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ September →27°C30°C57%3.9mm7.4h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ October →25°C29°C42%4.1mm7.6h5.4/10Decent period
☀️ November →24°C27°C30%1.8mm7.3h8.3/10Best period
☀️ December →23°C26°C23%1.5mm6.8h8.2/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → May
Good transition
Jun · Oct
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (April)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.4 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
19°C · Humid
☔ Rain
23% · 1.7 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
9.4h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Nassau

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min22°24°26°28°30°201620172018201920202021202220232024202528.2° — decade peak (2023)+0.28°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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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 tropical stay.

Country · Bahamas

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyDollar des Bahamas ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 58%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Nassau ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.7 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.05°N · 77.34°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Nassau?
April is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of April & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nassau get in April?
Nassau averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nassau?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nassau in April?
In April, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Nassau good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nassau scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Nassau?
August is the most difficult month to visit Nassau, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.