When is the best time to visit The Bahamas?

Visiting The Bahamas in February

The skies are sunny and the temperatures are mild, with cooler mornings and evenings. The water temperature is at its lowest, but still quite pleasant for swimming.

Visiting The Bahamas in March

Temperatures start to rise slightly from February, but are still comfortably mild. The crowds increase with visitors from the United States, especially university students on spring break. The ocean also gets warmer toward the end of the month.

Visiting The Bahamas in April

April is one of the best months to visit. The archipelago boasts ample sun, mild temperatures and warm ocean waters in the month of April. Crowds, especially spring break, start to thin dramatically toward the end of the month. This also marks the start of the beach picnic and outdoor fish fry season.

Events & Festivals

• Easter: Easter is an important holiday here and many shops and restaurants are closed for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Visiting The Bahamas in May

As the temperatures start to rise, so does the humidity. However, there’s always a nice breeze and the risk of rainfall is still low. The crowds have mostly gone and you’ll have space to enjoy the beaches and restaurants.

Visiting The Bahamas in June

This month marks the official start of the hurricane season, though the risk is still very low this early in the year. The temperatures are warmer, with higher humidity and a greater chance of rain, but you’ll be able to enjoy late sunsets and balmy ocean. May is the best month for diving and snorkeling thanks to the plethora of marine life.

Events & Festivals

• Labor Day (first Friday): The islands cut loose with Junkanoo parades, featuring local music and costumes.

Visiting The Bahamas in July - August

The hottest months on the island, July and August are often also the wettest, with regular but scattered thunderstorms. The risk of hurricanes also increases through the summer.

Events & Festivals

• Independence Day (July 10): Celebrated across the archipelago with parades, music and festivals.
• Emancipation Day (first Monday in August): The islands erupt with Junkanoo parades, beach picnics and regattas to mark the anniversary of emancipation.

Visiting The Bahamas in September - October

The islands are hot, humid and subject to frequent rains. Additionally, it’s the height of hurricane season and many of the hotels on the Out Islands are closed for maintenance and renovation. We don’t recommend visiting during these months.

Visiting The Bahamas in November

This is one of the best months to visit The Bahamas. Temperatures moderate from hot to warm, the humidity drops and the risk of thunderstorms or hurricanes tapers down dramatically. The hotels all reopen but there aren’t many other visitors yet.

Visiting The Bahamas in December

December has warm weather and sunny skies, though it’s a bit cooler in the Northern Islands. This is one of the busiest months in The Bahamas, so plan well in advance if you want to visit, especially around the festival season.

Events & Festivals

• Christmas and Boxing Day: Islanders celebrate with carnivals, festivals, feasts and singing, as well as Junkanoo parades, particularly on Boxing Day.