AI-generatedNassau, Bahamas at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Jul, Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 912 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Nassau, Bahamas is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – May, July, November – December
October is the peak of the hurricane season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
07:0718:43
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Nassau, Bahamas in October?
In October, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min07:07 – 18:43
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Nassau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Nassau, Bahamas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nassau, Bahamas ranges from 24.1 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.4° | 23.7° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.1° | 23.4° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.3° | 23.5° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.2° | 24.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 26.4° | 25.7° | 27.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.7° | 25.8° | 27.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.4° | 24.6° | 26.2° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Nassau, Bahamas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Nassau, Bahamas, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nassau, Bahamas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nassau, Bahamas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nassau, Bahamas has about 16 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 81 | 24° | 21° | 24.4° | 7.3 h | 7 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 24° | 21° | 24.1° | 8.2 h | 5 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 24° | 22° | 24.3° | 8.7 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 26° | 23° | 25.2° | 9.4 h | 6 | 49 |
| MayMay | 92 | 27° | 24° | 26.4° | 9.1 h | 9 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 28° | 26° | 28.1° | 7.8 h | 15 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 30° | 27° | 29.2° | 8.8 h | 15 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 30° | 27° | 29.7° | 8.5 h | 17 | 113 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 29° | 26° | 29.4° | 7.5 h | 18 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 28° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.6 h | 16 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 26° | 24° | 26.7° | 7.5 h | 8 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 25° | 22° | 25.4° | 7.0 h | 7 | 42 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
25.06° N, 77.34° W · 5 m · America/Nassau
Best time to visit Nassau, Bahamas
The best time to visit Nassau, Bahamas is from February to May and in July and from November to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 137 mm.
Nassau, Bahamas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nassau, Bahamas in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nassau, Bahamas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Nassau, Bahamas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Nassau, Bahamas in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nassau, Bahamas for you.
Your best months: April – May, July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Nassau, Bahamas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January24° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In January, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in January90February24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In February, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in February93March24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In March, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in March97April26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In April, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in April92May27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In May, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in May81June28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in June84July30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in July80August30° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In August, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in August75September29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in September78October28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in October89November26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In November, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas in November86December25° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In December, Nassau, Bahamas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Nassau vs. Miami Beach
In October the holiday weather in Nassau and Miami Beach is about equally good (score 78 vs. 77). During the day it is about as warm in Miami Beach as in Nassau. The sea is about equally warm. Miami Beach gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nassau | Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Jul, Nov – Dec | Jul, Oct – May |
Through the year
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Nassau, Bahamas lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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Frequently asked questions about Nassau, Bahamas
When is the best time to visit Nassau, Bahamas?
The best time to visit Nassau, Bahamas is from February to May and in July and from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nassau, Bahamas?
The sea temperature in Nassau, Bahamas ranges from 24.1 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Nassau, Bahamas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Nassau, Bahamas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Nassau, Bahamas?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 137 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nassau, Bahamas get?
Nassau, Bahamas gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Nassau, Bahamas in?
Nassau, Bahamas uses the time zone America/Nassau: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nassau, Bahamas?
A nonstop flight from London to Nassau, Bahamas takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,970 km.
When is hurricane season in Nassau, Bahamas?
Nassau, Bahamas lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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