Bahamas weather in August
August – the hottest month – is still a good time to visit the Bahamas, despite falling in the wet season.
You can expect hot weather, alternatively sunny and cloudy skies with occasional rainfall and around eight hours of sunshine daily in August.
Here are the average temperatures in the capital, Nassau, located on New Providence Island – one of the most popular islands in the Bahamas.
How hot is it in the Bahamas in August?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 33°C (91°F) in the Bahamas in August, with high heat and humidity, falling to 25°C (77°F) at night.
How sunny is it in the Bahamas in August?
There are normally eight hours of sunshine each day in the Bahamas in August – that's around 61% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in August?
Sunrise is around 6:45am with sunset around 7:45pm.
How warm is the sea around the Bahamas in August?
The average sea temperature at the Bahamas in August is 30°C (86°F), which is very pleasant for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
Does it rain in the Bahamas in August?
There are usually 215mm (8in) of rainfall in the Bahamas in August, distributed across 18 days on average.
Summer rains fall mainly in late afternoon or evening typically as showers or thunderstorms, so the sky doesn't remain overcast for too time.
How windy is it in the Bahamas in August?
August has an average hourly wind speed of around 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots). The predominant wind direction is from the south.
What to do in the Bahamas in August?
Weather conditions in the Bahamas in August are excellent for watersports, including swimming, snorkelling and diving.
Hire a bare-boat or skippered yacht to explore these picture-perfect islands – the Bahamas are regarded as one of the Caribbean’s great cruising destinations.
Local holidays?
Emancipation Day – First Monday in August. August falls during the low season and offers discounts on hotel rooms.
The Bahamas weather in August
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High Temp: 33°C (91°F) |
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Low Temp: 25°C (77°F) |
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Sunshine: 8 hours per day |
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Daylight: 13 hours per day |
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Wind speed: 16 km/h (10 mph; 8.6 knots) |
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Rainfall: 215 mm (8 in) monthly average |
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Wet Days: 18 days with some rain |
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Comfort Level: High heat; ≤ 31 muggy days |
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UV Index: Extreme |
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Sea Temp: 30°C (86°F) |
| Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas | |
Best time to visit the Bahamas
The best time to visit the Bahamas is from November to April during the winter dry season.
Considered a year-round destination, the Bahamas typically experience a hot tropical climate with a warm and dry winter season from November to April, and a hot, rainy summer season from May to October.
The Bahamas weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for the Bahamas is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Bahamas Department Of Meteorology at the closest weather station: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), formerly known as Nassau International Airport, located on New Providence Island, 14km (8mi) west of central Nassau. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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: The Bahamas weather in August: 12 June, 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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