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Best Time to Visit The Bahamas (Nassau & Exumas)

Caribbean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Nassau and the Exumas are firmly in the hurricane belt; August through October carries real storm risk, so buy travel insurance. Downtown Nassau is swamped when several cruise ships dock at once, so time Bay Street and the forts for early morning.
Best months
Jan–Apr, Dec
Flights from the US
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Great for
couples · families with kids · adult group · multi-gen
Seasons at a glance
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilDecember MayJuneJulyNovember AugustSeptemberOctober

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

The Bahamas (Nassau & Exumas) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 65–77°F 7h Low (48mm) Peak Cool, dry and sunny: prime beach weather with Junkanoo's rhythm still in the air.
February 65–78°F 8h Low (38mm) Peak Peak-season sparkle: dry days, calm seas and perfect Exuma boating.
March 67–80°F 9h Low (41mm) Peak Warm, dry and bright: spring-break energy on Cable and Cabbage Beaches.
April 69–82°F 9h Moderate (53mm) Peak Gorgeous dry warmth and glassy seas make April prime for island-hopping.
May 72–85°F 8h Moderate (79mm) Shoulder Heating up with first afternoon showers; quieter beaches and Carnival color.
June 75–88°F 8h Moderate (104mm) Shoulder Hot and humid as the rainy season opens; great deals before summer crowds.
July 76–90°F 9h Moderate (86mm) Shoulder Steamy summer days, warm seas and quick showers: peak family beach time.
August 76–90°F 8h High (130mm) Off-Peak Hot, humid and stormy; watch the tropics as hurricane season ramps up.
September 76–89°F 7h High (147mm) Off-Peak Sultry and quiet: lowest prices but real hurricane risk at its peak.
October 74–86°F 7h High (145mm) Off-Peak Warm and wet with lingering storm threat; deserted beaches for the brave.
November 71–82°F 7h Moderate (76mm) Shoulder Drying out and cooling down as calm, sunny high season returns.
December 67–79°F 7h Low (48mm) Peak Festive and breezy with Junkanoo parades lighting up Boxing Day and New Year.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in The Bahamas (Nassau & Exumas), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryPeak65–77°F
  • Ride the ferry to Paradise Island's Cabbage Beach
  • Climb the Queen's Staircase to Fort Fincastle
  • Snorkel Rose Island's reefs on a day sail
  • Sample conch salad at Arawak Cay Fish Fry
  • Fly to the Exumas to swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
FebruaryPeak65–78°F
  • Swim with the Exuma pigs at Big Major Cay
  • Snorkel Thunderball Grotto near Staniel Cay
  • Lounge on Cable Beach
  • Feed nurse sharks at Compass Cay
  • Explore Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
MarchPeak67–80°F
  • Beach day on Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island
  • Aquaventure water park at Atlantis
  • Snorkel the Sea Gardens off Rose Island
  • Boat to the Exumas' swimming pigs
  • Stroll Bay Street and the Straw Market
AprilPeak69–82°F
  • Island-hop the Exuma Cays by charter
  • Snorkel Thunderball Grotto
  • Dive the Blue Hole off Staniel Cay
  • Relax on Cable Beach
  • Crack conch at Arawak Cay
MayShoulder72–85°F
  • Catch Bahamas Carnival color in Nassau
  • Swim with pigs and nurse sharks in the Exumas
  • Kayak the Exuma Land and Sea Park
  • Snorkel Rose Island
  • Beach day on Paradise Island
JuneShoulder75–88°F
  • Bonefish the Exuma flats
  • Snorkel Thunderball Grotto before the crowds
  • Aquaventure at Atlantis with the family
  • Day sail to Rose Island
  • Sample fresh conch at the Fish Fry
JulyShoulder76–90°F
  • Swim with the Exuma pigs
  • Family water park day at Atlantis Aquaventure
  • Snorkel Cabbage Beach reefs
  • Boat to Compass Cay's nurse sharks
  • Beach barbecue at Arawak Cay
AugustOff-Peak76–90°F
  • Beat the heat snorkeling Rose Island
  • Aquaventure water park at Atlantis
  • Explore the Pirates of Nassau museum
  • Sample conch at the Fish Fry
  • Sunset cruise off Nassau Harbour
SeptemberOff-Peak76–89°F
  • Score low-season deals at Cable Beach resorts
  • Snorkel the calm Sea Gardens
  • Tour Fort Charlotte and the Queen's Staircase
  • Aquaventure at Atlantis
  • Keep plans flexible and watch the tropics
OctoberOff-Peak74–86°F
  • Quiet beach days on Cabbage Beach
  • Snorkel Rose Island between showers
  • Explore downtown Nassau's forts
  • Sample conch salad at Arawak Cay
  • Aquaventure water park at Atlantis
NovemberShoulder71–82°F
  • Island-hop the Exumas as seas calm
  • Swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
  • Snorkel Thunderball Grotto
  • Beach day on Cable Beach
  • Feed nurse sharks at Compass Cay
DecemberPeak67–79°F
  • Catch the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade in Nassau
  • Ring in the New Year at the Junkanoo parade
  • Swim with the Exuma pigs
  • Aquaventure at Atlantis
  • Snorkel Rose Island on a day sail
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