Bahamas Weather - When to Go, When to Stay Away

A vacation in the Bahamas may sound like sunshine and warm weather, but it's not true for at least part of the year.

The Bahama islands are the most popular tourist destination in the entire Caribbean region largely due to numerous cruise ships that visit there. They also are convenient to U.S. tourists because of the islands' closeness to the Florida coast, U.S. ports and U.S. airports.

The Bahamas are not actually part of the Caribbean because they aren't in the Caribbean Sea. But vacationers often think of them as a Caribbean vacation spot because they have much in common with other destinations in the region.

The Bahamas are the most northern destination in the region and have cooler weather during the winter months, making the night air and ocean swimming uncomfortable at times.

The average monthly high temperature is about 84 degrees Fahrenheit and the average monthly low is 69 degrees, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The average high reaches its peak of 89 degrees from July through September and bottoms at less than 80 degrees from December through March.

The islands receive a higher than average amount of rain at more than 55 inches a year with an average of 12 rain days a month. At least seven inches or more falls from June through October, but the wettest month of all is August, which has more than 9 inches of rain and 19 rain days. In contrast, December through March experience less than 2 inches of rain.

January and August through December are the least popular months of the year to visit the Bahamas, while February through July are more popular, according to statistics from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

However, cool weather and heavy rains make January through March, June through October, and the month of December the times when there is a higher risk of unpleasant weather. The ideal weather months are April, May and November.




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The Bahamas is such a beautiful place to stay and spend your vacation. I think anytime of the year would be fine to visit Bahamas, just make sure that there's no hurricane.

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New Providence and Nassau Bahamas

Nassau is New Providence’s main city and the capital of the Bahamas. This 330 year-old city seems to portray an aura of history, colonial style and charm, however Nassau is the ‘hubbub’ of modern industry & communications, mainly in tourism and financial services.

Nassau’s resort areas are Cable Beach to the West and Paradise Island to the north. In Nassau you can find colonial buildings, museums & art galleries, duty-free shopping, the largest straw market in the Caribbean, land and sea sports & cultural activities such as Junkanoo. The Junkanoo parade is held in the early morning hours of December 26th and New Year’s Day on the main downtown street – Bay Street – for the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike.

Paradise Island connected to Nassau by two bridges, well known for its unbelievable beaches and superb golf course. Also for everyone’s enjoyment is a world-class water park.

With its location about 160 miles from Miami, it is not surprising that New Providence is a popular destination for cruise ships. It also has both the good shopping and beautiful beaches needed to satisfy cruise ship passengers during a trip ashore. The best shopping on the island is in Nassau. There are stores like John Bull with cameras, electronics, and crystal and the Straw Market which offers just about anything that can possibly be made from straw. To experience truly Bahamian shopping, visit the market at Potter’s Cay where fresh produce, fish, and conch are sold daily.

New Providence is home to two large, attractive casinos. There is the Atlantis Casino on Paradise Island and the Crystal Palace Casino on Cable Beach. These two casinos dwarf the casinos found on most islands. Either casino could easily be mistaken for a major Las Vegas casino.




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The Bahamas is a paradise where you can relax and spend more time and bond with you loved ones. You won't regret visiting The Bahamas because they are rich in natural resources and beautiful tourist spots.

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Truly Bahamian Eatin'

Although virtually any type of international food can be found in The Islands Of The Bahamas, it would be a mistake to miss an opportunity to sample the local cuisine.

No matter where you are, you won't have any difficulty finding plenty of restaurants serving Bahamian cuisine and fresh local seafood at reasonable prices.

Seafood is the staple of the Bahamian diet. Conch (pronounced "konk") is a large type of ocean mollusk that has firm, white, peach-fringed meat. Fresh, uncooked conch is delicious; the conch meat is scored with a knife, and lime juice and spices are sprinkled over the meat. It can also be deep-fried (called "cracked conch"), steamed, added to soups, salads and stews or made into conch chowder and conch fritters. It is known for its alleged aphrodisiac properties. The Bahamian "rock lobster" is a spiny variety without claws that is served broiled, minced or used in salads. Other delicacies include boiled or baked land crabs, which can be seen, before they are cooked, running across the roads after dark.

Fresh fish also plays a major role in the cooking of The Islands Of The Bahamas -- a popular brunch is boiled fish served with grits, and when done right, is often the most flavourful way to enjoy the taste of a fresh catch. Stew fish, made with celery, onions, tomatoes and various spices, is another local specialty. Many dishes are accompanied by pigeon peas and rice (the infamous peas 'n' rice served throughout the Caribbean), with spices, tomatoes and onions.

Another main ingredient in Bahamian fare is coconut. A dessert is not quite Bahamian unless the sweet taste of the coconut is added! Coconut trees are in abundance in the Bahamas and coconuts are a common ingredient in Bahamian dishes especially desserts. Coconut can be found in tarts, cakes, pies, pudding, trifle, custard and ice cream and sometimes shredded on top of almost anything! Coconuts are available year-round. They are usually found in grocery stores and at fruit stands with the outer ‘husk’ removed. The hairy brown shell (size of a large grapefruit) is lined with ‘meat’ and contains juice (termed coconut water or milk). To get the juice out without spilling, you can tap a screwdriver into one of the soft round spots on the end of the coconut and drain it into a glass.

Peas also figure prominently in the wide array of fragrant Bahamian soups -- pea soup with dumplings and salt beef and the familiar split pea and ham soup are just two of the many pea-based broths. One soup unique to the Caribbean and Bahamas is the souse (pronounced "sowse") -- the only ingredients are water, onions, lime juice, celery, peppers and meat; no thickeners are added. The meat added to a souse is often chicken, sheep's tongue, oxtail or pigs' feet -- giving the souse a delicious, rich flavor, new to many visitors.

The cuisine of The Islands Of The Bahamas is never, ever bland. Spicy, subtly and uniquely flavored with local meats and produce, more than any other cuisine in the West Indies, Bahamian cooking has been influenced by the American South. One very popular example of this influence is the "fish 'n' grits" mentioned above.

For a late breakfast or early anything ask our friendly conchmonger to ‘scorch’ (Bahamian word for score) a fresh conch. Needed in this concoction is a squeeze of lime, slices of onion and the all important fire-hot Bahamian bird pepper. The whole mixture is then eaten out of a plastic bag and washed down with soda or beer. A truly Bahamian treat!

Try and enjoy any one of these recipes for a taste of the Bahamas! 'Ya Mon' Be sure to stock up on hot sauce, Bahamians love hot & spicy food!!




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I would really try Bahamian food when I got the chance to go there.

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Bahamas is a very beautiful place to have a very relaxing vacation. I'm so amazed on it's wonderful nature and beaches.

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Bahamas Weather and Climate

On a visit in the 1760s, George Washington referred to The Bahamas as the 'Isles of Perpetual

Month	Temp (°F)	Temp (°C)	Humidity (%)	Rainfall (inches)
January	70	21	65	1.85"
February	70	21	62	1.70"
March	72	22	61	1.50"
April	76	24	61	1.90"
May	77	25	66	4.60"
June	80	27	66	8.9"
July	82	28	62	5.90"
August	82	28	61	6.2"
September	81	27	64	7.5"
October	78	26	68	8.10"
November	75	24	62	2.4"
December	70	21	66	1.30"

June.' Most of the Bahamas has sunshine approximately 310 days per year (averaging 8 hours per day, this is usually more in the summer, and less in the winter).

The Bahamas has a tropical maritime climate, which makes for generally year-round good weather. The Bahamas does not experience extremes of temperatures. In centrally situated New Providence, winter temperatures seldom fall much below 60F degrees and usually reach about 75F degrees in the day. In summer, temperatures usually fall to 78F degrees or less at night and seldom rise above 90F degrees during the day.

There are two seasons: summer which is from May thru September and winter which is from October thru April. A Bahamian winter is usually the equivalent of summer at Lake Tahoe.

Average temperatures range from 84 deg. F during the summer and 75 deg. F in the winter. Though during the summer the days tend to get hot and muggy, and the winters are somewhat more dry and cooler.

Relative humidity is fairly high averaging 65% yearly. The rainy season last from May thru October with most of the precipitation occurring during brief summer showers. The hurricane season spans from the end of June through the end of November when the islands may occasionally be interrupted by the threat of a tropical storm or hurricane. However, most of the better homes are built out of concrete block which is more then enough protection from the worst hurricanes.




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The Bahamas climate is tropical whole year round that's the reason why you can go anytime to Bahamas but always make sure that there's no hurricane or rainfall during your vacation in Bahamas.

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The Beaches of Abaco

In the Abacos alone there are as many spectacular stretches of sand as you’d find in any entire country that considers itself a world-class beach destination.

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour

Steps away from the guest rooms and the docks Marsh Harbour, the beach at Abaco Beach Resort is the perfect compliment to a lazy day in the hammock beneath one of the many palm trees that dot the beautiful 52-acre campus.

Abaco Inn Beach

Located on Elbow Cay, the beach at Abaco Inn is just a short walk away from Hope Town, a quaint village best known for the famous candy striped lighthouse that bears its name. The beach and the Atlantic Ocean are just steps from the resort pool.

Bluff House Beach

The Bluff House Resort and Yacht Club, located on Green Turtle Cay, has its own secluded beach, among 12 acres of lush palms and pine trees.

Hope Town Harbour Lodge

Located in Hope Town in Elbow Cay, this lodge sits on a beach overlooking The Atlantic Ocean. Take a swim over a live coral reef just 30 feet off the beach.

Treasure Cay Beach

This renowned beach has some of the finest, whitest sand on earth fronting the brilliant turquoise of the Sea of Abaco. This gorgeous 3.5 mile stretch of beach was voted one of the best 10 Caribbean beaches in a Caribbean Travel and Life reader’s poll.

Pelican Beach Villas Beach

These private beachfront villas are located on a private peninsula on Great Abaco, just outside of Marsh Harbour.

Schooner's Landing Resort Beach

Located on the tropical island of Man-O-War Cay, just a short ferry ride away from Great Abaco. This powdery white resort beach overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

The Abaco Club on Winding Bay

This secluded, private beach club on Winding Bay affords its guests spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Learn to windsurf, explore the shallow depths snorkeling or in a glass bottom kayak or just chill under a thatch beach umbrella.

Guana Cay Beach

Guana Cay has an incredible seven-mile-long beach that spreads out below a tall dune that offers breathtaking views of the tropical Atlantic.

Tahiti Beach

Just south, on Elbow Cay, visitors in the know head to Tahiti Beach (accessible only on foot, bike or by boat), a secluded gem of soft white sand that arcs out into calm clear water ideal for swimming. You’re guaranteed to find a stretch of beach to call your own.

Ocean Beach

Located on the eastern end of Abaco, Ocean Beach has all the activity you’d expect of a tourist beachfront. There’s plenty to do, including: windsurfing, diving, fishing and sailing. Enjoy beach bars and restaurants, local entertainment and lots of sand and sun.

Sandy Point Beach

Sandy Point Beach is located on the southwest tip of Great Abaco. Just 40 miles south of Marsh Harbour, Sandy Point Beach is also renowned for its large number of seashells.

Gilliam Bay Beach

This beach is protected from the wind, and within a 15-minute walk from the main town of Green Turtle Cay.




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You can choose the resort you want to stay in Abaco. They offer variety of accomodations but I bet anywhere you go in The Bahamas you will definitely enjoy your stay.

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Cat Island Beaches

The best beaches of Cat Island are as secluded as the island itself.

Fernandez Bay Village Beach

Located just North of the settlement of New Bight, at Fernandez Bay Village, this curvy tree lined white-sandy beach is contrasted by craggy ironshore that welcomes the spray of the surf.

Greenwood Beach Resort Beach

Located in Port Howe, just north of Columbus point near the southeast tip of Cat Island, eight miles of pink sand beach overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Hawk's Nest Resort & Marina's nearest public beach

Hawk's Nest is a Marina Resort, but there is a long sandy beach nearby which is located at the southwest tip of Cat Island near Devil’s point.

Island HoppInn's nearest beach

This secluded white sandy beach overlooks beautiful sunsets over Fernandez Bay, on the west coast of Cat Island.

Pigeon Cay Beach Club Beach

The three-mile long white sand beach at Pigeon Cay Beach Club is located near the settlement of Bluff in the northern third of Cat Island.

Sammy T's Beach Resort Beach

This private, secluded beach is located within a cove in Bennett’s Harbour and is perfect for snorkeling, sailing or just lounging.

Old Bight Beach

Located in the village of Old Bight, these five miles of pure white sand is perfect for a quiet walk, a picnic, beach combing or just sunbathing.

New Bight Beach

The site of the annual Cat Island Regatta, New Bight Beach is a popular spot for locals, who have weekend dances and holiday picnics on the beach.

Other Cat Island beaches include:

Fountain Bay Beach near Bridge Inn gets its name from an in-ground, natural fountain found in bushes near the bonefish flats. The mile-long beach ends in a shallow lagoon where you can snorkel in reefs right off the beach.

In addition explore these pristine Cat Island beaches:

    * Pine Bat Beach
    * Turtle Cove Beach
    * Alligator Bay Beach
    * Orange Creek Beach
    * Port Royal Beach
    * Oyster Lake Beach
    * Man O' War Point Beach
    * Camperdown Beach
    * North Shore Beach




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There's more to discover in The Bahamas like Cat Island. They have pink sands and relaxation is all yours.
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The Beaches of Long Island, The Bahamas

The beaches of Long Island are among the best beaches in the Caribbean and the world.

Columbus Harbour

Said to be the location where explorer Christopher Columbus anchored his boat and rowed ashore. The shallow inner bay is protected and therefore great for kids to play and for family Snorkeling and shelling expeditions. The harbour also features two outer beaches a half-mile further out in the shallows of the Atlantic.

Stella Maris Beach

The beautiful beaches at Stella Maris are small, but what they may lack in size they make up for in beauty and drama. The sometimes rocky beach turns abruptly into craggy, but stunning black ironshore formations that stop the crashing waves in their tracks and send plumes of white water splashing 20 feet skyward. The sand on the beach is somewhat coarse, but the subtle pink hue is a beautiful contrast to the Atlantic and its fickle shades of turquoise and blue. Wade and sunbathe in the natural pools of warm water that are heated by Bahamian sun.

Cape Santa Maria Bay & Beach

Vacationers looking for the best beach in the Caribbean are never disappointed when they discover the breathtaking beauty of the beach at Cape Santa Maria on the northern tip of Long Island. The seemingly endless white powder sand is heavenly beneath your feet as you walk along the shore lined with wispy casuarina trees. It’s no wonder that Columbus and his ships were drawn to this beautiful spot.

Love Beaches

Affectionately known as the Love Beaches, this secluded stretch of pink sand is actually four beaches, highlighted by a large natural swimming pool.

Millerton School Beach

Located on the west coast of Long Island, this mile-long beach has a secluded bay, lots of small shells and soft white sand made for strolling barefoot.

Deal’s Beach

This roadside, tree-lined beach is complete with a barbecue grill, table and benches, perfect for a family outing.

Other Long Island Beaches

Watermelon Beach
Galliot Cay beach
Newton Cay Beach
O’Neill’s Beach
Turtle Cove Beach
Lochabar Bay Beach
Cabbage Point Beach
Grays Harbor Drive Beach
McCann's Beach
Salt Pond Beach




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The Bahamas is very blessed with beautiful beaches and wonderful nature. Long Island is also amazing, walking bare-feet in it makes you feel that life is worth living for.

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The Beaches of Andros Island, The Bahamas

The natural wonderland of The Bahamas, Andros Island is home to beautiful, natural beaches.

Andros Lighthouse Beach

Located at the mouth of Fresh Creek in North Andros, the beach at Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina sees plenty of usage from scuba divers, snorkelers, fisherman and couples enjoying romantic Andros beach strolls.

Small Hope Bay Beach

Located just 10 minutes from Andros Town on North Andros Island, this lovely sandy beach is the perfect compliment to lazy coconut tree hammocks and the laid-back atmosphere of Small Hope Bay Lodge.

Tiamo Beach

Located on South Andros Island, this coconut tree lined, white sand pristine beach is a fitting welcome for guests who seek a Caribbean beach vacation with natural activities.

Love Hill Beach

Seemingly stretching for miles, this white sand of Love Hill beach leads to Stanyard Creek, a settlement affectionately dubbed the “Garden of Andros” because of its lush vegetation and coconut trees.

Summer Set Beach

Summer Set Beach gets its name from the millions of shells lining its shores that resemble the setting sun. Over a mile long, Coconut trees and casuarinas fringe this beautiful Bahamian beach.

Nicholls’ Town Beach

Located on the northeast tip of North Andros, this half-mile strip of powder soft and pearl white sand is the pride of the Nicholls’ Town.

Pleasant Bay Beach

Located on the southern most tip of the island, Pleasant Bay Beach is home to the annual Coconut Festival held every Independence weekend in South Andros.

Regatta Village

Located at the tip of Andros in Morgan's Bluff. Each July hundreds of Bahamians and international tourists gather on the beach to watch, and participate in the Annual All Andros and Berry Island Regatta. The site also serves as the location for the islands Sea Food Splash Festival that is held each October.




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This is really beautiful. The beach has a lovely sand which compliments the coconut tree it feels like your on a paradise.
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The Out Islands are the Real Bahamas

An Out Islands vacation is the real Bahamas experience, full of natural wonders, wildlife, seemingly endless beaches, and a variety of uniquely Bahamian resorts and boutique hotels.

The Bahamas Out Islands aren't a vacation destination for everyone. The Out Islands are in The Bahamas, but there are no cruise ships here, no high-rise hotels, and no crowds. That’s right: It’s different out here. The Out Islands appeal to travelers who are true connoisseurs of Caribbean island life, to those who want their tropical vacations to be unique and at their own pace. One visits the Out Islands of The Bahamas to experience authentic off-the-beaten-path destinations and activities. Out Island hoteliers understand this, and specialize in putting together packages that ensure you’ll see and experience the best of these Bahamian secluded islands.

When travelers describe what they’re searching for in a Caribbean vacation – be it a romantic getaway, wedding or honeymoon, a trip just for the guys or the gals, or a family get-together -- the same things always make the list: Great secluded beaches, beautiful blue water, a variety of exciting outdoor activities and a great hotel or resort where you can totally relax. On all counts, each one of the Bahamas Out Islands ranks among the best of all the Caribbean destinations. In fact, the Bahamas was named the top honeymoon spot in the world by internationally-renowned travel site "Expedia.com”. Add to that the uniqueness of Bahamian culture, history and the welcoming laid-back friendliness of the people, and you’ve found the tropical island vacation you’ve been dreaming about.

More so than any other Caribbean islands, the Bahamas Out Islands are absolute beach-lovers and water-lovers paradises, offering an unparalleled collection of the region’s best beaches, best snorkeling and diving, and best fishing, kayaking, boating and sailing, bird-watching and ecotravel. They also offer a unique culture born of seafaring European adventurers and African heritage and traditions that combine to create the distinctly colorful and decidedly welcoming Bahamian way of life.

The Bahamians also call the Out Islands the “Family Islands.” Though many of them may move to the bustling “big city” islands of New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) to work at the glitzy casinos and high-rise hotels, they maintain family connections in the Out Islands and travel back as often as possible. It says a lot that these locals transplants head to the laid-back and friendly Out Islands to get away from the crowded high traffic cruise ship islands from where they live and work. Take the advice of these "experts"  and head to the Out Islands to one of the unique resorts and boutique hotels that dot the islands. You’ll enjoy smiling faces, friendly service and distinctively Bahamian hospitality.



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If you wanted to relax and experience peaceful views of nature and wildlife, you should check out and visit Out Islands in The Bahamas.

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Eleuthera Island, The Bahamas

Natural, untamed and still undeveloped. Eleuthera Island is a Caribbean vacation playground.

From the pink sand beaches of North Eleuthera to the renaissance of the Cape in South Eleuthera, and points between, you could spend weeks on this slinky island and still not see all of the natural beauty there is to explore.

This pencil-thin island – it’s only two miles wide – has miles of pink and white sand beaches and turquoise crystal-clear water. To be clear, this is not all sand and water. Eleuthera Island is known for the high cliffs that fringe the eastern side of this Bahamas island, where the Atlantic Ocean crashes onto the rock. Of course, this is as much noise as you’ll hear on this quiet, friendly island of Eleuthera, where fishing, diving, snorkeling and taking it easy are the favorite pastimes of locals and visitors.

Eleuthera is Greek for “freedom,” a fitting name for a Caribbean island that’s free from crowds or cruise ships or casinos. Eleuthera moves at a slower pace than most people are accustomed to. Leave your watch at home and stow your cell phone and blackberry away. Fortunately for you most won’t work here, anyway.

The island is divided between North Eleuthera and South Eleuthera. One of the most popular spots is Harbour Island, famous for its pink and white sand beaches. Harbour Island often is called the Nantucket of the Caribbean. In addition to the beach, there are historical landmarks and a history lesson at every turn – all within a tropical paradise, of course.

Eleuthera Island is 110 miles long and is dotted with quaint, friendly fishing and colonial villages, such as Tarpum Bay, Bannerman Town, and Hatchet Bay. This Caribbean island also is home of the first republic in the “New World.” There are more natural wrecks here than any other island in the Bahamas, especially along The Devil's Backbone, a shallow and jagged reef extending across the northern edge of Eleuthera. It has torn the bottom out of more vessels than any other reef in the nation.

This Bahamas island also is known for pineapple plantations. Locals serve up plenty of pineapple tarts, and the annual pineapple festival celebrates the pineapple heritage of the Bahamas.

It’s the resorts, though that give Eleuthera Island its reputation for being among the friendliest places in the world. The secluded villas, upscale resorts, and quaint inns keep visitors coming back year after year, including members of the British royal family.



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Eleuthera Island in Bahamas is always on summer mode because they are abundant in pineapples. The island is very beautiful and well-protected.

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