Nassau, Bahamas weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – July, November – December
What is the weather like in Nassau, Bahamas in January?
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.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 | 81 | 89 |
| Day | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Night | 22° | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Sun | 7 h | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 7 | 5 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min06:56 – 17:40
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 14 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Nassau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %75 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Windproof jacket
Nassau, Bahamas in January: quick answers
Is Nassau, Bahamas hot in January?
Warm rather than hot: in January, daytime highs in Nassau, Bahamas average 24 °C and nights cool to about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Nassau, Bahamas in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Nassau, Bahamas in January?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 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)