The Bahamas in September

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

August: A- · September: B+ · October: B+. The best months are usually May, June and July, and the weakest are January and September.

Better beach options in September

Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.

Questions

Is September a good time to visit the Bahamas?

September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Bahamas: a typical day grades B+, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 87°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.

How warm is the Bahamas in September?

Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 87°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is September hurricane season in the Bahamas?

September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is high. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.

How crowded is the Bahamas in September?

Typically moderate, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.