Nassau in September

Peak hurricane season.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry and cool; Junkanoo on Dec 26; peak prices.
• MayGreatWarm and quieter; hurricane season starts Jun 1.
• JanuaryGoodDry and warm; Junkanoo parades on Jan 1.
• FebruaryGoodDry, comfortable; busy.

• NassauHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Northern islands, The Bahamas · Nassau, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleutherastorm or typhoon risk

  Subtropical: winter days around 24–25 °C (75–77 °F) with cool fronts and sea near 23 °C (73 °F); summers 31–32 °C (88–90 °F) and humid with afternoon storms.Subtropical: winter days around 75–77 °F (24–25 °C) with cool fronts and sea near 73 °F (23 °C); summers 88–90 °F (31–32 °C) and humid with afternoon storms.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Hurricane season

  Jun–Nov (peak Aug–Oct)

  Storms can close airports and ports for days; buy flexible bookings.

Crowds · The Bahamas overall

Low

Prices · The Bahamas overall

Low

The Bahamas overall: Peak storm month; many Out Island hotels close.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nassau, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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