Wanderlust World Wanderlust World September to May marks the Bahamas winter season, with the lowest temperatures during the year. The average high temperature during these months is 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The rest of the year the temperature is usually between 80 and 90 degrees during the day. The low temperatures are often below 75 degrees. Time your trip to coincide with the temperatures that you find most appealing.
The high and low temperatures fluctuate by as much as ten degrees, depending on which of the islands you are visiting. Trade winds provide a cooling breeze that makes the higher temperatures more bearable than on the North American mainland.
The average rainfall in the Bahamas varies according to the location of the island in the chain. The islands on the north end of the chain (Abacos, Bimini, Eleuthera/Harbour Island, Grand Bahama Island and Paradise/New Providence Island) usually get twice the amount of rain that the southern islands do. The rainy season generally falls between May and October, with an average of more than 50 inches annually.
June through November is the annual hurricane season throughout the Atlantic and the Caribbean. A hurricane can disrupt your travel plans to the Bahamas temporarily. If you are already in the Bahamas, you should monitor weather reports periodically to stay informed of any impending weather problems. According to the U.S. Embassy, August, September and October are the most active months for hurricanes in the Bahamas.
Visitors who travel to the Bahamas during hurricane season should make sure they know how to reach an appropriate shelter and be prepared for emergency evacuation back to the U.S., if necessary. The State Department recommends that you pack or purchase a preparedness kit that includes a first aid kit and water purification supplies, a flashlight, waterproof pouches for your travel documents, a battery or hand-cranked weather radio, and an international cell phone. Locate a source of bottled water and nonperishable food upon your arrival. Although the consulate may be able to assist visitors during an emergency, the State Department suggests that anyone who travels to the Bahamas during hurricane season should expect to rely on local emergency personnel.