Bahamas

Bahamas Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bahamas in January.

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Nassau Freeport George Town Marsh Harbour

Are you planning a trip a to the Bahamas in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bahamas in January

January in the Bahamas generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Green Turtle Cay to 26°C (79°F) in Abraham Bay. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Abraham Bay and 20°C (68°F) in Green Turtle Cay. During this period, Nassau experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in the Bahamas in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in George Town with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in West End with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nassau sees close to 220 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bahamas in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bahamas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bahamas

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Bahamas?

Temperature range in the Bahamas (January)

Precipitation variation in the Bahamas (January)

Nassau

In January Nassau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
220 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nassau →

Freeport

In January Freeport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
218 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Freeport →

George Town

In January George Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in George Town →

Marsh Harbour

In January Marsh Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsh Harbour →

Governorʼs Harbour

In January Governorʼs Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Governorʼs Harbour →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bahamas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nassau 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Freeport 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
George Town 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Marsh Harbour 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Alice Town 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Andros Town 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Bahamas weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bahamas in January?

the Bahamas typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nassau average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Bahamas in January?

In Nassau, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does the Bahamas get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bahamas during January, with Nassau averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Bahamas?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Nassau.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Nassau. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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