Bahamas Weather
(all temperatures shown in Farenheit)
Generally speaking the weather in the Bahamas is sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from 77° to 89°, and as is typical in the Caribbean it's fairly humid. The water is delightfully warm and crystal-clear, with temps ranging from 74° in the winter months to 84° in the summer months, which makes for a very pleasant swim. Evenings are slightly cooler and sometimes breezy, so pack a light jacket or sweater.
Although it can rain in the Caribbean all year long, May through October is considered the "rainy season", during which the Bahamas will usually experience a brief afternoon downpour which clears quickly, so be sure to pack an umbrella. June through November is considered "hurricane season" during which the islands can, but do not always, experience a hurricane. To assist travelers, many Bahamas hoteliers have instituted a Hurricane Hotel Policy for vacationers which states that visitors who cancel a Bahamas vacation during a hurricane will receive an immediate refund with no penalties. If caught on-island during a hurricane, they would be extended the lowest possible rate and all possible courtesies.
Below is a table of seasonal averages for temperature, wind, and precipitation. For specific weather forecasts please visit: Bahamas.com or Weather at Yahoo.com.
| Average Daily High Temps |
Average Daily Low Temps |
Humidity | Wind (knots) |
Rainfall (inches) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.3° | 62.1° | 78% | 8.0 | 1.86 |
| February | 77.5° | 62.5° | 78% | 8.6 | 1.59 |
| March | 79.7° | 63.8° | 76% | 8.9 | 1.57 |
| April | 81.8° | 66.2° | 74% | 8.3 | 2.12 |
| May | 84.6° | 69.8° | 77% | 7.9 | 4.58 |
| June | 87.3° | 73.3° | 79% | 7.2 | 9.17 |
| July | 89.1° | 74.7° | 77% | 7.1 | 6.21 |
| August | 89.3° | 74.8° | 79% | 6.9 | 8.50 |
| September | 88.4° | 74.4° | 81% | 6.2 | 6.75 |
| October | 85.4° | 71.9° | 80% | 7.4 | 6.91 |
| November | 81.8° | 68.0° | 78% | 8.1 | 2.23 |
| December | 78.7° | 63.8° | 78% | 7.8 | 2.04 |
