Which is the hottest month in the Bahamas?

The hottest time of year in Nassau, Bahamas is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

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Q: When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?

The best time to visit the Bahamas (Nassau) is April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which month has the most rain in the Bahamas?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Nassau, Bahamas with 217mm on average. There are normally 19 days in June with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in the Bahamas?

The sunniest time of year in Nassau, Bahamas is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in the Bahamas?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nassau, Bahamas in August when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Bahamas?

The best time to visit Bahamas (Nassau) is April based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Bahamas (Nassau) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Bahamas weather overview

The Bahamas are the most northerly of the Caribbean islands. They comprise some 700 tropical coral islands, only 30 of which are inhabited, together with more than 1,000 small islands or reefs known as Cays. There is some rain all year but the wettest months are from May to October.

In the northern islands (including Nassau on New Providence), winter temperatures can, on occasion, drop below 15°C (60°F) as a result of colder continental air blowing down from North America.

Summers are hotter and more humid with an average of nine hours of daily sunshine. Hurricanes can hit between July and November.

Tropical storm risk: Nassau, Bahamas hurricane season

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The Nassau, Bahamas tropical storm risk chart above shows the hurricane season. The chart was processed from data supplied by the US Meteorological Agency (NOAA). Find out more about our data sources.

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Flight time^✝	9.5 hours
Time difference	UK -5 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Bahamian Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Left

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Which month has the most rain in the Bahamas?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Nassau, Bahamas with 0mm on average. There are normally no days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Bahamas?

The sunniest time of year in Nassau, Bahamas is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in the Bahamas?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nassau, Bahamas in January when the water temperature reaches 0°C.

What is the flight time to the Bahamas from the UK?

The flight time to the Bahamas from the UK is typically 9.5 hours.

What is the time difference between the Bahamas and the UK?

The time difference between the Bahamas and the UK is UK time-5 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Bahamas?

The main language spoken in the Bahamas is English.

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What is the currency in the Bahamas?

The currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).

Which plugs are used in the Bahamas?

Bahamas uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Bahamas?

They drive on the left side of the road in the Bahamas.

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