Best time to swim in the Bahamas Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in the Bahamas? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in the Bahamas.
Swimming in the Bahamas by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in the Bahamas by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Nassau, Andros Town, Freeport, Bimini and Cat Island.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming |
| February | 73°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming |
| March | 74°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming |
| April | 77°F to 79°F | ideal swimming* |
| May | 79°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| June | 82°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| July | 84°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 85°F to 87°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 85°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 80°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| December | 77°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in the Bahamas?
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Water temperatures in the Bahamas over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in the Bahamas for the cities of: Nassau, Andros Town, Freeport, Bimini and Cat Island.