The Bahamas in February
February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 75°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
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
January: B+ · February: B+ · March: B+. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in February
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Feb | 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- |
| Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Small Hope Bay Lodge | A- | SatBSunB+MonB+TueB+WedA- |
| Exuma Beach Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueAWedA |
| The Cove Eleuthera | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| 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 February
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Varadero & Havana (A-) and Cuba's Cays (A-) usually grade higher in February. Further afield: Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in February.
Questions
- Is February a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 10th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 76°F, water around 75°F and about a 33% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
- How warm is the Bahamas in February?
- Typical highs are about 76°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is February hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- No. Storm risk is very low in February.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in February?
- Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. 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.