The Bahamas in August
August is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 87°F and about a 59% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
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
July: A- · August: A- · September: B+. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Sandals Emerald Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Grand Isle Resort & Residences | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Staniel Cay Yacht Club | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA |
| Fowl Cay Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA |
| Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Exuma Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Hilton at Resorts World Bimini | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Valentines Resort & Marina | A- | SatA-SunAMonATueAWedA |
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 August
Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- August is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 6th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 88°F, water around 87°F and about a 59% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is the Bahamas in August?
- Typical highs are about 88°F and the sea is about 87°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in August?
- Typically busy, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. 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.