When to go · The Bahamas
The Bahamas, month by month
The best months for The Bahamas: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry; Junkanoo on New Year's Day; cool fronts can bring windy, chilly days.Northern islands: cool · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatDry; sea around 23 °C — fine for most, cool for some.Northern islands: cool · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: High
- MarchGreatWarm and dry; spring break crowds in Nassau.Northern islands: best weather · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatWarm, dry and calm; Family Island Regatta in Exuma (check dates).Northern islands: best weather · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatGood value; warm sea; rains start late in the month.Northern islands: best weather · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodHot with showers; hurricane season opens.Northern islands: hot · Central and southern islands: hotCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- JulyGoodHot; Independence Day on 10 July.Northern islands: hot · Central and southern islands: hotCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AugustMixedHurricane risk rising; Emancipation Day and Fox Hill Day.Northern islands: storm or typhoon risk · Central and southern islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberMixedPeak storm month; many Out Island hotels close.Northern islands: storm or typhoon risk · Central and southern islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberMixedStorms still likely; closures continue.Northern islands: storm or typhoon risk · Central and southern islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGoodDrier and calmer; hurricane season ends 30 Nov.Northern islands: fine · Central and southern islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatHigh season begins; Junkanoo on Boxing Day.Northern islands: best weather · Central and southern islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.