Month guide · Nassau · Bahamas
Nassau in January
What January is really like in Nassau: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny and dry; occasional cold fronts bring cooler, windy days. Junkanoo opens the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Nassau: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (26°C (79°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:41
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Junkanoo New Year's Day parade on Bay Street (1 January, in the early morning)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Paradise Island
Cabbage Beach
Walk east away from Atlantis for space, and check flags before swimming.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
Beach · Downtown Nassau
Junkanoo Beach
The closest beach to the cruise piers, a few minutes' walk west along Bay Street, with beach bars, music and loungers for rent.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Food
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
Fort Fincastle
Go in the morning when it is cooler and the light on the harbour is clear.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Historic site · West Bay Street
Fort Charlotte
The largest fort on New Providence, built in the late 18th century above the harbour's western approach, has a moat, ramparts, underground passages and dungeons.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nassau.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Nassau?
One of the best months to visit Nassau, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–April and December. Compare every month.
Nassau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Nassau?
It is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Mild, sunny and dry; occasional cold fronts bring cooler, windy days. Junkanoo opens the year.
+How warm is Nassau in January?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nassau in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.