Nassau, Bahamas weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – July, November – December
What is the weather like in Nassau, Bahamas in August?
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. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 81 | 77 |
| Day | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Night | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° | 29° |
| Sun | 10 h | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 17 | 18 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 2 min06:43 – 19:45
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Nassau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %7 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nassau, Bahamas in August: quick answers
Is Nassau, Bahamas hot in August?
Yes. In August, Nassau, Bahamas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Nassau, Bahamas in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Nassau, Bahamas in August?
It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 113 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)