Month guide · Nassau · Bahamas
Nassau in April
What April is really like in Nassau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Excellent weather and warmer sea; prices start falling after Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Nassau: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter high season (December–April). Dry, sunny and mild, with Junkanoo, spring break and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Nassau, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Paradise Island
Cabbage Beach
A long stretch of white sand along Paradise Island's north shore, backed by sea grape and resorts.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
Beach · Downtown Nassau
Junkanoo Beach
Come early on cruise days, before the bars and loungers fill up.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Food
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
Fort Fincastle
A small fort on Bennet's Hill shaped like a paddle-wheel steamer's bow, built in 1793.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Historic site · West Bay Street
Fort Charlotte
Walk down to the Arawak Cay Fish Fry for lunch afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nassau.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Nassau?
It is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Excellent weather and warmer sea; prices start falling after Easter.
+How warm is Nassau in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nassau in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.