The Bahamas in October
October is a middling month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 83°F and about a 51% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.
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
September: B+ · October: B+ · November: A-. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in the Bahamas in October
Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Oct | This week |
|---|---|---|
| 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- |
| Hilton at Resorts World Bimini | 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- |
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 October
Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Los Cabos (A). Every destination in October.
Questions
- Is October a good time to visit the Bahamas?
- October is a middling month for the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 7th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 83°F, water around 83°F and about a 51% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate.
- How warm is the Bahamas in October?
- Typical highs are about 83°F and the sea is about 83°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is October hurricane season in the Bahamas?
- October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is the Bahamas in October?
- Typically moderate. 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.