Month guide · Nassau · Bahamas
Nassau in December
What December is really like in Nassau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Dry and comfortable; Christmas and the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade make it the most festive month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Nassau: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with November (27°C (81°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:23
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Hurricane peak (September–November). Highest storm risk in September and October and the lowest prices; November brings drier weather back.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Junkanoo Boxing Day parade on Bay Street (26 December, in the early morning)
- Bahamas International Film Festival (usually early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · West Bay Street
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
A small zoo and tropical garden near Fort Charlotte known for its marching flamingos — the Bahamas' national bird — trained to parade for visitors.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
Gallery · Downtown Nassau
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
A cool, quiet break from the heat of Bay Street, a few minutes uphill.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
John Watling's Distillery
A rum distillery set in the 18th-century Buena Vista Estate on Delancy Street, with free tours of the grounds and production area and a tasting bar in the old house.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
Nassau Public Library
Step in for a few minutes when passing Parliament Square; it is free and cool.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nassau.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 6 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 December a good time to visit Nassau?
It is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Dry and comfortable; Christmas and the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade make it the most festive month.
+How warm is Nassau in December?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nassau in December?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.