The Bahamas in November
November is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
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
October: B+ · November: A- · December: B+. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in November
Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Nov | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Lucaya Beach Resorts | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Celebration Key | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Fortune Beach Gardens | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Club Grand Bahama & Flamingo Bay | A- | SatA-SunAMonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Grand Lucayan Resort | A- | SatB+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 November
Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.
Questions
- Is November a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- November is a good month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 80°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
- How warm is the Bahamas in November?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is November hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- No. Storm risk is very low in November.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in November?
- Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. 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.