Month guide · Nassau · Bahamas
Nassau in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-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 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:19
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Spring break (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · West Bay Street
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
Check the times of the flamingo show when you arrive and plan your walk around it.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
Gallery · Downtown Nassau
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Housed in Villa Doyle, a restored 19th-century mansion on West Hill Street, the gallery shows Bahamian art from the 20th century to the present, including works by Amos Ferguson and contemporary artists.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
John Watling's Distillery
Try the rum punch on the veranda; the tour itself is short and free.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
Historic site · Downtown Nassau
Nassau Public Library
An octagonal building next to Parliament Square that served as Nassau's jail in the 18th century, now a library whose former cells hold bookshelves, old prints and maps.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nassau.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Nassau?
It is one of the best months to visit Nassau. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
+How warm is Nassau in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nassau in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.