Nassau Water Temperature

Nassau is the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and this sunny, former British colony is one of the most interesting places to visit in the Caribbean. The city is located on New Providence, one of several islands that make up the Bahamas, and over 70% of the population live here.

There are daily flights to Nassau from Canada and the US, and also from the UK, so reaching the town from almost any area of the world is relatively simple. Visit Bay Street to admire colonial buildings and take the scenic Woodes Rogers Walk, or dine in style in one of the many excellent restaurants where seafood and shellfish and Bahamian dishes like conch fritters are a speciality. Be sure to explore the Pirate Museum, or simply relax with a cool drink on Junkanoo Beach.

Nassau is a town close to caribbean sea. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 85.6°F / 29.8°C. The coolest month is February with an avg. water temperature of 75.4°F / 24.1°C. March is the sunniest at 0.1in / 2.7mm and September the wettest month with 5.5in / 138.8mm. The average air temperature is around 82.8°F / 28.2°C, August is the hottest month in a year. January is the coolest with 72°F / 22.2°C average air temperature. tropical monsoon climate would be the climate here. January, February, March, December would be the best time to visit.

Nassau Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 85.6°F / 29.8°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 75.4°F / 24.1°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	August with 82.8°F / 28.2°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	January with 72°F / 22.2°C
Wettest Month:	September with 5.5in / 138.8mm
Driest Month:	March with 0.1in / 2.7mm
Highest Humidity	September with 78.7%
Lowest Humidity	March with 68%
Best Time to Visit:	January, February, March, December
Climate Classification	tropical monsoon climate

Nassau water temperature by month

°F

caribbean sea water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	76.8	75.9	75.4
February	75.7	75.4	75
March	76.5	75.9	75.2
April	78.3	77.4	76.3
May	80.8	79.3	78.1
June	83.8	82.6	80.8
July	85.5	84.6	83.7
August	85.8	85.5	85.3
September	85.5	85.1	84.4
October	84.6	83.3	81.7
November	81.7	80.1	78.4
December	78.4	77.7	76.8

°C

caribbean sea water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	24.9	24.4	24.1
February	24.3	24.1	23.9
March	24.7	24.4	24
April	25.7	25.2	24.6
May	27.1	26.3	25.6
June	28.8	28.1	27.1
July	29.7	29.2	28.7
August	29.9	29.7	29.6
September	29.7	29.5	29.1
October	29.2	28.5	27.6
November	27.6	26.7	25.8
December	25.8	25.4	24.9

August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 85.6°F / 29.8°C. The month with the coldest is February with an average water temperature of 75.4°F / 24.1°C.

Swimmers and water sports lovers adore Nassau, and its warm waters are a real treat. From a low of 73F or 23C in January and February to a high of around 82F or 28C from June right through to September, the seas are bath water warm and perfect for a wide range of activities. Add the clear, blue waters, the wonderful dive sites and shipwrecks that dot the area and there really is nowhere to compare. Surfing is extremely popular and there are some exceptional surfing spots close to Nassau.

Nassau weather by month / climate table

°F

	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	77.2	72	68	0.4	0	70.6%
February	78.1	72.7	68	0.6	0	70.4%
March	79.3	73.6	68.9	0.1	0	68%
April	81.9	75.9	71.2	0.5	0	69.2%
May	83.1	78.1	73.4	2	4	73.4%
June	85.5	81	76.6	3.7	15	78.3%
July	86.9	82.6	79	3.6	17	76%
August	87.1	82.8	79.2	5	20	76.9%
September	85.8	81.7	78.3	5.5	22	78.7%
October	84.2	79.7	75.7	5.3	0	77.1%
November	81	76.1	72	1.6	3	71.2%
December	78.3	74.3	70	1.1	1	72.7%

°C

	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	25.1	22.2	20	8.9	0	70.6%
February	25.6	22.6	20	15.3	0	70.4%
March	26.3	23.1	20.5	2.7	0	68%
April	27.7	24.4	21.8	13.1	0	69.2%
May	28.4	25.6	23	50.2	4	73.4%
June	29.7	27.2	24.8	94.2	15	78.3%
July	30.5	28.1	26.1	92.5	17	76%
August	30.6	28.2	26.2	127	20	76.9%
September	29.9	27.6	25.7	138.8	22	78.7%
October	29	26.5	24.3	134.2	0	77.1%
November	27.2	24.5	22.2	39.5	3	71.2%
December	25.7	23.5	21.1	27	1	72.7%

March is the driest at 0.1in / 2.7mm and September the wettest month with 5.5in / 138.8mm. With an average temperature of 82.8°F / 28.2°C, August is the warmest month in a year. January is the coldest with 72°F / 22.2°C average temperature.

Best time to visit Nassau

Any time is a terrific time to visit Nassau. The Bahamas has a tropical monsoon climate with hot, sunny days in summer and warm winters. Typical temperatures range from 79F or 26C in January and February to 89.8F or 31.6C in August. The highest rainfall is in June and August but this normally means late afternoon downpours which are over quickly and which counteract any humidity, or night time rain showers which give way to bright, fresh mornings.Pack plenty of sunscreen and light, cotton clothing and swimwear. Take a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of occasional showers.

The top attractions in Nassau

The Bahamas has a chequered history and pirates and the slave trade are notable areas. Discover more about the history of the region, including when Edward Teach – more commonly known as Blackbeard – sailed the coastal waters at the Pirate Museum. Fort Fincastle dates from 1793 and kids will enjoy seeing the cannons that used to protect the town, while the tame parakeets at Ardastra Zoo and Conservation Centre will keep everyone happy for hours. Cable Beach is a long stretch of golden sand where you can swim and sunbathe in style, or try surfing from the Abaco Islands or Eleuthera; there are surf spots suitable for all levels and plenty of organised boat trips to.

Activities & POI in Nassau

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Love Beach, Cable beach, Junkanoo Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing	Sea Breeze Canal, Coral Harbour Canal, Venice Bay Canal & Marina, Coral Harbour Marina & Canal, Albany Resort Marina, Sandyport Marina Village & Resort, Old Fort Bay Marina & Yacht Club, Lyford Cay Yacht Club Canals & Marina
Attraction	Bonefish Pond National Park, Harrold & Wilson Ponds National Park, Primeval Forest National Park, Adelaide Village, Pirates of Nassau, Queens Staircase, Arawak Cay, Gregoryu00e2u0080u0099s Arch, Fort Charlotte, Albany Golf Course, Nassau Cruise Port, Straw Market, Rawson Square, Festival Place, Parliament Square, Centreville Estate, Nassau Botanical Gardens, Fish Fry at Arawak Cay, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Fort Fincastle (Bennet's Hill)
Golf Course	Albany Golf Course, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

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