The Bahamas in December
December is a middling month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 77°F, water around 77°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
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
November: A- · December: B+ · January: B+. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in December
Resorts with the best typical December, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Dec | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Sandals Emerald Bay | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Grand Isle Resort & Residences | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Exuma Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort | 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- |
| Lucaya Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham | 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 December
Further afield: Huatulco (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in December.
Questions
- Is December a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- December is a middling month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 77°F, water around 77°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Christmas & holiday break).
- How warm is the Bahamas in December?
- Typical highs are about 77°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is December hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- No. Storm risk is very low in December.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in December?
- Typically very busy, around Christmas & holiday 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.