Nassau climate
Nassau (Bahamas) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,135 mm45 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nassau climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2474 | 2272 | 2373 | 381.5 |
| Feb | 2475 | 2272 | 2373 | 331.3 |
| Mar | 2475 | 2373 | 2374 | 401.6 |
| Apr | 2577 | 2475 | 2576 | 612.4 |
| May | 2680 | 2578 | 2679 | 1275.0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1626.4 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2883 | 2984 | 1295.1 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2983 | 2984 | 1546.1 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2883 | 2983 | 1646.4 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 1194.7 |
| Nov | 2679 | 2577 | 2578 | 682.7 |
| Dec | 2576 | 2374 | 2475 | 401.6 |
| Year | 2985 | 2272 | 2679 | 1,13545 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 53% | 3.8 | 10:44 |
| Feb | 76% | 45% | 4.6 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 75% | 45% | 5.7 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 75% | 42% | 6.4 | 12:43 |
| May | 77% | 49% | 6.4 | 13:21 |
| Jun | 79% | 62% | 6.2 | 13:41 |
| Jul | 77% | 54% | 6.4 | 13:33 |
| Aug | 77% | 53% | 6.1 | 13:00 |
| Sep | 77% | 59% | 5.3 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 77% | 56% | 4.6 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 75% | 52% | 3.9 | 10:53 |
| Dec | 77% | 50% | 3.5 | 10:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nassau is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 29 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C74 °F and lows 22 °C72 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.2 °C11.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,135 mm45 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 39% of the annual total. The wettest month is September (164 mm6.4 in), the driest is February (33 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in March to 79% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 15 km/h (9 mph) in June to 20 km/h (12 mph) in November. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nassau
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April. Average highs then reach 24 °C74 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 33 mm1.3 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (164 mm6.4 in) and humid (77% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nassau
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2474 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 2272 to 23 °C74 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2475 to 26 °C80 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C78 °F, about 76 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2883 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 2781 to 29 °C83 °F, about 148 mm5.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2577 to 28 °C83 °F, about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Nassau compares
The nearest larger place is Miami, about 297 km to the west. Compared with it, Nassau is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer. It receives 14% less precipitation (1,135 mm45 in vs 1,326 mm52 in). The difference is largest in January (1.6 °C2.9 °F warmer).
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Fort Lauderdale (United States, Aw), Miami (United States, Aw) and Pinar del Río (Cuba, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Miami 297 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
- Climate in Fort Lauderdale 305 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
- Climate in West Palm Beach 328 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,342 mm53 in
- Climate in Ciego de Ávila 386 km · 26 °C79 °F · 946 mm37 in
- Climate in Port Saint Lucie 390 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Climate in Santa Clara 398 km · 26 °C79 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Climate in Sancti Spíritus 408 km · 26 °C79 °F · 740 mm29 in
- Climate in Camagüey 413 km · 26 °C79 °F · 985 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nassau?
August is the warmest month in Nassau. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 29 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nassau?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 24 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (72 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nassau?
September is the wettest month with about 164 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Nassau?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.