Bahamas Weather - When To Go, When To Stay Away

Bahamas weather brings visions of sunshine andaverage of 12 rain days a month. At least seven
warm days, but it's not true for at least part ofinches or more falls from June through October,
the year.but the wettest month of all is August, which has
The Bahama islands are the most popular touristmore than 9 inches of rain and 19 rain days. In
destination in the entire Caribbean region largelycontrast, December through March experience
due to numerous cruise ships that visit there.less than 2 inches of rain.
They also are convenient to U.S. tourists becauseJanuary and August through December are the
of the islands' closeness to the Florida coast, U.S.least popular months of the year to visit the
ports and U.S. airportsBahamas, while February through July are more
The Bahamas are the most northern destinationpopular, according to statistics from the Caribbean
in the region and have cooler weather during theTourism Organization.
winter months, making the night air and oceanHowever, cool weather and heavy rains
swimming uncomfortable at times.make January, February and March, June
The average monthly high temperature is aboutthrough October, and the month of
84 degrees Fahrenheit and the average monthlyDecember the times when there is a higher risk
low is 69 degrees, according to the Worldof unpleasant weather. The ideal weather months
Meteorological Organization. The average highare April, May and November.
reaches its peak of 89 degrees from July throughFor more information:
September and bottoms at less than 80 degreesClick Bahamas weather forecast for 7-day
from December through March.outlooks and current conditions, plus travel tips,
The islands receive a higher than average amountattractions and more.
of rain at more than 55 inches a year with an