The Bahamas vs Florida Keys
The Bahamas usually grades better in September, Florida Keys in March, and the other months are close. In winter (December to February) Florida Keys is the stronger pick (A- vs B+).
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | The Bahamas | Florida Keys | Water | Rain chance | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | B+ | 76°F / 74°F | 34% / 25% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | B+ | A- | 75°F / 72°F | 33% / 17% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | B+ | A- | 77°F / 77°F | 36% / 23% | Packed / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| April | A- | A- | 77°F / 78°F | 39% / 26% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | A- | A- | 82°F / 84°F | 52% / 36% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | A- | A- | 85°F / 86°F | 61% / 61% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | A- | A- | 87°F / 87°F | 57% / 55% | Very busy / Busy | Low / Low |
| August | A- | A- | 87°F / 88°F | 59% / 59% | Busy / Moderate | Moderate / Moderate |
| September | B+ | B | 87°F / 88°F | 63% / 71% | Moderate / Moderate | High / High |
| October | B+ | A- | 83°F / 83°F | 51% / 49% | Moderate / Moderate | Low / Moderate |
| November | A- | A- | 80°F / 80°F | 39% / 28% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | B+ | A- | 77°F / 76°F | 33% / 23% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read the Bahamas / Florida Keys. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
The Bahamas
- Ocean Reef Yacht Club & ResortSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Club Grand Bahama & Flamingo BaySatA-SunAMonA-TueA-WedA-
- Island Seas ResortSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Lucaya Beach ResortsSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Florida Keys
- Baker's Cay Resort Key LargoSatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA-
- Playa Largo Resort & SpaSatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA-
- Casa MoradaSatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA-
- Islander ResortSatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- Is the Bahamas or Florida Keys better?
- The Bahamas usually grades better in September, Florida Keys in March, and the other months are close. In winter (December to February) Florida Keys is the stronger pick (A- vs B+).
- Which has warmer water, the Bahamas or Florida Keys?
- the Bahamas averages 81°F over the year and Florida Keys 81°F. In January it is 76°F vs 74°F; in July 87°F vs 87°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- the Bahamas is quietest in September and October; Florida Keys in September and October.