Weather in December in The Bahamas
Thinking about venturing to the Bahamas this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Bahamas in December?
December in the Bahamas generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in West End to 27°C in Abraham Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Abraham Bay and 22°C in West End.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Georgetown with an average of 46 mm to moderate rainfall in West End with 62 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Nassau enjoys approximately 214 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in the Bahamas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Bahamas's yearly weather, check out our the Bahamas climate page.
Where to go in the Bahamas in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Bahamas?
Nassau
In December Nassau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Freeport
In December Freeport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Georgetown
In December Georgetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Marsh Harbour
In December Marsh Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Governorʼs Harbour
In December Governorʼs Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Bahamas.
Is December the best time to visit the Bahamas?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to the Bahamas. Typically, the climate in Nassau is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Nassau. On the other hand, the weather in August and September tend to be tolerable.
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