Best time to visit · Nassau · Bahamas
The best time to visit Nassau
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Nassau is mid-December to April, when the weather is dry and comfortable and hurricanes are not a concern; late December adds Junkanoo, while April and early May offer warm seas and lower prices after Easter. June to November is hotter and wetter, with the highest hurricane risk from August to October.
Key facts
- Best months
- December–April
- Shoulder season
- May–June and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 25°C (77°F))
- Rainiest month
- September (~15 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
Nassau has a warm subtropical climate, cooler and drier from December to April and hot and humid with afternoon showers from June to October. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November, with the greatest risk from August to October.
December–April
Winter high season
Dry, sunny and mild, with Junkanoo, spring break and the highest prices.
May–June
Early summer
Warmer seas and lower prices, with afternoon showers increasing in June.
July–August
Summer
Hot and humid, busy with families, with Independence and Emancipation holidays.
September–November
Hurricane peak
Highest storm risk in September and October and the lowest prices; November brings drier weather back.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 18°C | 6 | 24°C | 10.7 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 5 | 24°C | 11.3 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 26°C | 19°C | 5 | 24°C | 11.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 27°C | 20°C | 5 | 25°C | 12.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 29°C | 22°C | 8 | 26°C | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 13 | 28°C | 13.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 12 | 29°C | 13.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 14 | 29°C | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 15 | 29°C | 12.3 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 12 | 28°C | 11.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 27°C | 21°C | 8 | 26°C | 10.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 26°C | 19°C | 6 | 25°C | 10.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Junkanoo New Year's Day parade on Bay Street (1 January, in the early morning) |
| March | Spring break (usually March) |
| June | Junkanoo Summer Festival (usually June to July) |
| July | Independence Day celebrations (10 July) |
| August | Emancipation Day (usually first Monday in August) |
| December | Junkanoo Boxing Day parade on Bay Street (26 December, in the early morning); Bahamas International Film Festival (usually early December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter high season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Early summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hurricane peak | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Nassau?
The best time to visit Nassau is mid-December to April, when the weather is dry and comfortable and hurricanes are not a concern; late December adds Junkanoo, while April and early May offer warm seas and lower prices after Easter. June to November is hotter and wetter, with the highest hurricane risk from August to October.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Nassau?
Usually in September. Peak hurricane season; the quietest and lowest-priced month, with some businesses closing for maintenance.
+What is the rainiest month in Nassau?
September, with about 15 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Nassau get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).