Bahamas weather in September
September – the first month of autumn – is 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 seven hours of sunshine daily in September.
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 September?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C (89°F) in the Bahamas in September, with high heat and humidity, falling to 25°C (77°F) at night.
How sunny is it in the Bahamas in September?
There are normally seven hours of sunshine each day in the Bahamas in September – that's around 58% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in September?
Sunrise is around 6:55am with sunset around 7:10pm.
How warm is the sea around the Bahamas in September?
The average sea temperature at the Bahamas in September is 29°C (84°F), which is very pleasant for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
Does it rain in the Bahamas in September?
There are usually 180mm (7in) of rainfall in the Bahamas in September, distributed across 17 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 September?
September has an average hourly wind speed of around 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots). The predominant wind direction is from the south.
What to do in the Bahamas in September?
Weather conditions in the Bahamas in September 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?
None. September falls during the low season and offers discounts on hotel rooms.
The Bahamas weather in September
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High Temp: 32°C (89°F) |
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Low Temp: 25°C (77°F) |
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Sunshine: 7 hours per day |
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Daylight: 12 hours per day |
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Wind speed: 17 km/h (10.6 mph; 9 knots) |
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Rainfall: 180 mm (7 in) monthly average |
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Wet Days: 17 days with some rain |
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Comfort Level: High heat; ≤ 30 muggy days |
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UV Index: High |
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Sea Temp: 29°C (84°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 September: 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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