Climate Insights for Nassau
Climate Overview
The climate in Nassau is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nassau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nassau is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Nassau is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 40 in of precipitation falls per year. Nassau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nassau is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.
Temperature
Nassau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Nassau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Nassau is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 35 mm. That's 115 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Nassau is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.4 in. That's 4.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Nassau is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.Nassau is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nassau is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Nassau is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nassau based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nassau based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.