New Providence Weather in March

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

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

What to Expect in New Providence in March

New Providence, the Bahamas is a region in the Bahamas. March in New Providence generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Nassau.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Nassau. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Nassau, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Nassau gets approximately 257 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore New Providence by month

Best Places to Visit in New Providence in March

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

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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 New Providence

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in New Providence, the Bahamas?

Temperature range in New Providence (March)

Precipitation variation in New Providence (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
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

Paradise Island

In March Paradise Island 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
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

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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 New Providence in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nassau 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Paradise Island 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

New Providence weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Providence, the Bahamas in March?

New Providence, the Bahamas typically experiences perfect weather in March, 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 New Providence, the Bahamas in March?

Nassau averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does New Providence, 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 New Providence, the Bahamas.

Is March a Good Time to Visit New Providence, the Bahamas?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit New Providence, the Bahamas with overall perfect weather in Nassau. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit New Providence, the Bahamas is in January, February, March, April, May, November and December with generally perfect weather in Nassau. In contrast, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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