Climate Insights for Nassau

Bahamas

Hottest
August
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
October
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 22°FebMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 23°MarMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 23°AprMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°MayMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°DecMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmFebPrecipitation: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 37mmAprPrecipitation: 48mmMayPrecipitation: 109mmJunPrecipitation: 109mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSepPrecipitation: 149mmOctPrecipitation: 150mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmDecPrecipitation: 50mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSepPrecipitation: 5.9inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 2in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr24°76°F
May26°78°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec24°75°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C72 °F
24 °C74 °F
23 km/h14 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
24 °C75 °F
23 km/h14 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
24 °C75 °F
22 km/h14 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
22 km/h14 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
20 km/h12 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
19 km/h12 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
19 km/h12 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
22 km/h14 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
22 km/h14 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
23 km/h14 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in