Bahamas

Bahamas Weather in March

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

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Nassau Freeport George Town Marsh Harbour

Planning a trip to the Bahamas this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Bahamas in March

March 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 23°C (73°F) in Abraham Bay and 21°C (70°F) in Green Turtle Cay.

For specific regional insights in the Bahamas, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in George Town with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in West End with 71 mm (2.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Nassau usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Nassau typically receives 257 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Bahamas in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in the Bahamas?

Temperature range in the Bahamas (March)

Precipitation variation in the Bahamas (March)

Nassau

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
257 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nassau →

Freeport

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
281 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Freeport →

George Town

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in George Town →

Marsh Harbour

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsh Harbour →

Governorʼs Harbour

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Governorʼs Harbour →

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In our records: the Bahamas March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in the Bahamas in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in the Bahamas dropped to -3°C (27°F) in Old Bight on March 28, 2019.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nassau 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Freeport 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
George Town 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Marsh Harbour 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Alice Town 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Andros Town 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

The Bahamas weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bahamas in March?

Expect perfect weather across the Bahamas in March. The popular destination of Nassau averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bahamas in March?

Average temperatures in the Bahamas during March range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Nassau.

Does the Bahamas get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Nassau averages just 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Bahamas.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Bahamas?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nassau. In contrast, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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