Nassau Weather Averages

Nassau, The Bahamas enjoys mainly warm and sunny weather year round. From November to May, temperatures are pleasant and most days are dry.

June to October is hotter with a rainier and stormier climate. Yet the storms usually pass quickly, making room for plenty of sun.

Tropical storms, including hurricanes, become most active in the area during August to October.

This page gives detailed information on the annual temperature, rain, sun, humidity and wind averages for Nassau.

The numbers here are historical averages based on climate data gathered at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, located west of Nassau on New Providence Island.

Temperature

84 °F	annual average high	29 °C
69 °F	annual average low	21 °C

Nassau's coldest months of the year are January and February when the daily maximum temperature averages 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) and the minimum averages 63 °F (17 °C).

The year's hottest months are July and August. The average temperature peaks then with daily highs of 90 °F (32 °C) and nighttime lows of 75 °F (24 °C).

Temperatures above 95 °F (35 °C) or below 41 °F (5 °C) are not expected at any time of year at Nassau.

Rain

55 in	total precipitation	1396 mm
138 days	of rainfall

August is usually the wettest month of the year for Nassau, while January is the driest.

Sun

65 %	sunshine
2878 hours	of sun a year

The sun's rays reach the ground at Nassau during 65 percent of daylight hours, for a total of 2878 hours annually.

Sunlight in Nassau averages 12 hours and 9 minutes a day. The shortest days of the year in mid December have 10 hours and 35 minutes of daylight. The year's longest days in mid June last 13:42 from sunrise to sunset.

Humidity

78 %	average humidity

The humidity at Nassau is high year round. It ranges from averages of 74 percent during April to 81 percent in September.

Wind

17.2 mph

wind speed average

27.7 kph

March is usually the windiest month for Nassau, while the overall wind is calmest during September.