The Bahamas weather in January
Are you planning a trip to the Bahamas in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Bahamas in January?
January in the Bahamas generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Treasure Cay to 26°C in Abraham Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Abraham Bay and 21°C in Treasure Cay. During this period, Nassau experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Georgetown with an average of 40 mm to moderate rainfall in West End with 83 mm. The city Nassau usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in the Bahamas for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Bahamas climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Bahamas?
Nassau
In January Nassau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Freeport
In January Freeport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Georgetown
In January Georgetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Marsh Harbour
In January Marsh Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Governorʼs Harbour
In January Governorʼs Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Bahamas?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Nassau.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Nassau. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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