Best time to visit Nassau
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Nassau
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Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old - 2
Pirate Jeep Sightseeing Adventure! - 3
4hr Private Tour Island Hop Snorkel w/ Turtles & Sip Bahama Mamas - 4
Rum Tasting and Food Walking Tour in Nassau Bahamas - 5
Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour - 6
Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops - 7
Atv Island Tour + Beach Break (Drive your own ATV) - 8
Round Trip Transportation to Cable Beach/Bahamar Resort/Breezes
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesMiami91% · Key West89% · Honolulu82%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Nassau (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Nassau's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21–25 | 25 | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 65% | 25 | 224 | 5 | Peak | 8 |
| Feb | 22–26 | 25 | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 62% | 26 | 220 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 22–26 | 26 | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 60% | 26 | 254 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 23–27 | 28 | 13 | 134 | 10.3 | 61% | 25 | 258 | 9 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 24–28 | 30 | 17 | 188 | 11.1 | 67% | 23 | 263 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jun | 26–29 | 32 | 19 | 240 | 12.6 | 72% | 21 | 245 | 9 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 27–31 | 34 | 19 | 227 | 11.9 | 67% | 22 | 278 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 27–31 | 34 | 18 | 206 | 11.4 | 65% | 23 | 267 | 10 | Moderate | 3 |
| Sep | 27–31 | 34 | 16 | 188 | 11.8 | 66% | 20 | 248 | 9 | Quiet | 3 |
| Oct | 26–29 | 31 | 17 | 198 | 11.6 | 68% | 25 | 229 | 7 | Quiet | 4 |
| Nov | 24–27 | 28 | 12 | 163 | 13.6 | 68% | 27 | 211 | 5 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | 22–25 | 26 | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 66% | 25 | 203 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
UV Index in Nassau by Month
UV index in Nassau peaks at 10 (very high) in May, dropping to 4 (moderate) in December. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
March
8/1022–26°C · 9 rain days (101h) · 254 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
February
8/1022–26°C · 11 rain days (105h) · 220 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
January
8/1021–25°C · 10 rain days (110h) · 224 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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April
7/1023–27°C · 13 rain days (134h) · 258 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
May
5/1024–28°C (feels 30°C) · 17 rain days (188h) · 263 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
3/1026–29°C (feels 32°C) · 19 rain days (240h) · 245 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
July
2/1027–31°C (feels 34°C) · 19 rain days (227h) · 278 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
3/1027–31°C (feels 34°C) · 18 rain days (206h) · 267 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
3/1027–31°C (feels 34°C) · 16 rain days (188h) · 248 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
October
4/1026–29°C (feels 31°C) · 17 rain days (198h) · 229 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
7/1024–27°C (feels 28°C) · 12 rain days (163h) · 211 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
December
8/1022–25°C · 10 rain days (124h) · 203 sun hours · 66% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Nassau
When is the best time to visit Nassau?
March is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 22–26°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are March, February, January.
What is the worst time to visit Nassau?
July is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 27–31°C (19 rainy days).
Is Nassau too hot in summer?
6 months (May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Nassau?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in July and peaks in January. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Nassau have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 8/10, crowd index 35) and March (climate 8/10, crowd index 26) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Nassau by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in May and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 5, Feb 7, Mar 9, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 4. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Nassau in May?
May is the peak UV month in Nassau, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Nassau on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Nassau bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 2 months: June, July. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.