The Bahamas in April
April is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 77°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
The Bahamas month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+76°F
- FebB+76°F
- MarB+77°F
- AprA-79°F
- MayA-83°F
- JunA-85°F
- JulA-88°F
- AugA-88°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctB+83°F
- NovA-80°F
- DecB+77°F
March: B+ · April: A- · May: A-. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in April
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Apr | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Sandals Emerald Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Grand Isle Resort & Residences | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Hilton at Resorts World Bimini | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Club Grand Bahama & Flamingo Bay | A- | SatA-SunAMonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Island Seas Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Small Hope Bay Lodge | A- | SatBSunB+MonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Exuma Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Lucaya Beach Resorts | 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.
Better beach options in April
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Huatulco (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in April.
Questions
- Is April a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- April is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 4th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 79°F, water around 77°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
- How warm is the Bahamas in April?
- Typical highs are about 79°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is April hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- No. Storm risk is very low in April.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in April?
- Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- The Bahamas: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 60 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.