Best time to visit The Bahamas
The best time to visit the Bahamas is usually May, June and July, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Bahamas month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 76°F | 76°F | 34% | 2.8 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 76°F | 75°F | 33% | 3.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 77°F | 77°F | 36% | 2.7 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 79°F | 77°F | 39% | 2.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 83°F | 82°F | 52% | 2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 85°F | 85°F | 61% | 1.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 88°F | 87°F | 57% | 1.7 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | A- | 88°F | 87°F | 59% | 1.8 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 86°F | 87°F | 63% | 1.9 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 83°F | 83°F | 51% | 3.7 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 80°F | 80°F | 39% | 3.1 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 77°F | 77°F | 33% | 3.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 60 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Bahamas
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Unique Village Resort May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Sandals Emerald Bay May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
- Grand Isle Resort & Residences May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
- The Other Side / French Leave Resort May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Pineapple Fields May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina May A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Exuma Beach Resort May A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA
- Atlantis Paradise Island May A-SatA-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
- When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?
- The best time to visit the Bahamas is usually May, June and July, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Bahamas?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Bahamas?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 87°F) and coolest in January and February (about 75°F).