Best time to visit San Salvador Island
The best time to visit San Salvador Island for a beach holiday is from November to April during the winter dry season.
San Salvador Island is considered a year-round destination.
San Salvador Island weather
San Salvador Island experiences a hot tropical climate with a warm, winter dry season from November to April, and a hot, rainy summer season from May through October.
Here are the average temperatures recorded in Cockburn Town, San Salvador Island's largest town.
What is the best month to visit San Salvador Island?
January, February, March and April are the best months to visit San Salvador Island, since this is the driest time of year, with warm, sunny weather, mainly clear skies and good conditions for swimming.
Which is the hottest month in San Salvador Island?
The hottest month in San Salvador Island is usually August, when daytime maximum temperatures reach 31°C (87°F) on average, with high heat and humidity, and a low of 25°C (77°F).
However, on the warmest day of the month the temperature may reach 33°C (91°F).
The hot season lasts from June through Septemberr, with an average daily high temperature above 30°C (86°F).
Which is the coldest month in San Salvador Island?
The coldest month in San Salvador Island is January, with an average high temperature of 25°C (77°F) and an average low temperature of 20°C (68°F).
The cool season lasts from early-December to mid-April, with an average daily high temperature below 27°C (80°F).
Which is the sunniest month in San Salvador Island?
The sunniest month of the year in San Salvador Island is usually April, with eight hours of sunshine per day; that's an average of 66% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in San Salvador Island?
San Salvador Island experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 72% – 78% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-April through December, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 60% of the time.
The months with the most muggy days in San Salvador Island are June through October, when almost every day in each month is muggy or worse.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
January through March is slightly more comfortable, with around 14 days in each month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in San Salvador Island?
The sea is usually at its warmest in San Salvador Island in August when the water temperature reaches 29°C (84°F), which is pleasant for long swims.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July through October, with an average temperature above 28°C (82°F).
The sea is warm enough for swimming year-round in San Salvador Island.
Which month has the most rain in San Salvador Island?
October is usually the wettest month in San Salvador Island with 226mm (9in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 11 days.
The wet, summer season lasts from May to mid-November, with a greater than 21% chance of any given day being a wet day, although rainfall is often limited to periodic showers in the late afternoon or evening.
The month with the least rain in Cockburn Town is February, with an average rainfall of 20mm (1in) spread across two days.
Which is the windiest month in San Salvador Island?
The windiest month of the year in San Salvador Island is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April through to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in San Salvador Island is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in San Salvador Island is from the east throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in San Salvador Island?
The likelihood of a tropical storm in San Salvador Island is greatest during the wet season with a risk of around 3.6% in September.
June through November marks the official Atlantic hurricane season.
San Salvador Island, Bahamas Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 74 | 75 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 75 |
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| 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 50 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 110 | 150 | 60 | 130 | 130 | 226 | 70 | 90 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From mid-December to mid-April hotel prices are at there highest and it's best to book well in advance. March and April coincides with the spring-break for US college kids.
Low season: Lasts approximately from mid-April to mid-December and offers huge discounts (up to 60 per cent) on hotel rooms.
Source: Meteorological data for San Salvador Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Bahamas Department Of Meteorology at the closest weather station: Exuma International Airport (GGT), which is located on Exuma Island around 143km (88mi) southwest of San Salvador Island. This station is sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions on San Salvador Island may vary slightly.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit San Salvador Island, the Bahamas: 9 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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