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When to go · Lyford Cay

Lyford Cay in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct hurricane season (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 27°C (81°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
The Bahamas overall
Prices
Medium
The Bahamas overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lyford Cay

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct hurricane season (check).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Lyford CayHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · The Bahamas overall
Medium
Prices · The Bahamas overall
Medium

The Bahamas overall: Hurricane risk rising; Emancipation Day and Fox Hill Day.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lyford Cay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 7

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct hurricane season (check).

January: Inside Lyford Cay's best window: Nov–Apr (check).

Lyford Cay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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