Month guide · Nassau · Bahamas
Nassau in September
What September 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
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Peak hurricane season; the quietest and lowest-priced month, with some businesses closing for maintenance.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Nassau: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (July–August). Hot and humid, busy with families, with Independence and Emancipation holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Nassau, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
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 · Southwest New Providence
Clifton Heritage National Park
On the island's western tip, this park protects Lucayan sites, ruins of a Loyalist plantation and slave quarters, and coastal trails.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Nassau.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Nassau?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Nassau in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Nassau?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak hurricane season; the quietest and lowest-priced month, with some businesses closing for maintenance.
+How warm is Nassau in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nassau in September?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.