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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