Nassau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With over two hundred thousand inhabitants, Nassau is the largest city in the Caribbean. Nassau has a tropical savanna climate with warm winters that are pretty dry and warm summers with reasonable amounts of precipitation. After heavy rain the sky usually clears quickly and you can go back and enjoy the beach.
Monthly Temperature in Nassau
The temperature in Nassau remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Nassau
Nassau has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1007 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Nassau can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Nassau Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Nassau
Nassau experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 7.1 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Nassau
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 23°C (73°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in June.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Nassau by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nassau.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Nassau
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 6 m/s (12 knots) to 8 m/s (16 knots). It is lower in August and September and higher in January, February, March, April and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Nassau 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Nassau
During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December, Nassau enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 25°C (76°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in March to 81 mm (3.2 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
