New Providence, Bahamas
Nassau
Nassau is a capital city in New Providence, Bahamas, close to the sea. It has a population of about 227,940 (2025). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population227,940
Local time10:53
25.06° N, 77.34° WElevation 5 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
October: high / low31° / 24°
Rain this month138mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Nassau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 18:3711 h 26 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:21Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in August
Coolest month18°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
177 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
How Nassau has grown
People living in the built-up area (110 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+121%118k in 1975 → 261k in 2025Weather in Nassau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 67%
Today22 Oct31°25°
Fri23 Oct30°23°2.9 mm
Sat24 Oct30°21°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct30°23°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°23°4.8 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°5.3 mm
Thu29 Oct32°26°4 mm
Fri30 Oct32°25°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct32°25°1 mm
When to go to Nassau
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 80 | 77 | 61 | 46 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 42 | 59 | 69 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 41 | 44 | 42 | 44 | 114 | 222 | 146 | 175 | 177 | 138 | 74 | 51 |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Sea | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Nassau
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
Imperial BallroomOne Casino Drive, Suite 40, Paradise Island, Nassau · 3.8 km
1 showsMonuments and museums in Nassau
Outdoors around Nassau
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation CentreZoos
2.7 kmThe DigAquariums
3.6 kmParadise Island Golf CourseGolf courses
5.1 kmJack Nicklaus Signature Golf CourseGolf courses
5.4 kmBahamas DiversDive site
3.1 kmNature around Nassau
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Bahamas seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Nassau
Tropical storms · Nassau
C1Hurricane Imelda (2025)36 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Isaias (2020)82 km · 130 km/hC5Hurricane Matthew (2016)43 km · 222 km/hC3Hurricane Irene (2011)84 km · 167 km/hC1Hurricane Noel (2007)6 km · 102 km/hC5Hurricane Katrina (2005)59 km · 74 km/hC4Hurricane Frances (2004)75 km · 167 km/hC5Hurricane Andrew (1992)41 km · 232 km/hTSTropical Storm Isidore (1984)37 km · 83 km/h
Universities and research institutes
University of the West IndiesUniversity or college · founded 1948
College of The BahamasUniversity or college · founded 1974
Cape Eleuthera InstituteResearch institute · founded 2006
Nassau from above
Around Nassau17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake KillarneyNature9.9 kmLake CunninghamNature6.7 kmBonefish Pond National ParkNature8.7 kmPrimeval Forest National ParkNature18 kmClifton Heritage National ParkNature21 kmNew ProvidenceNature7.0 kmParadise IslandNature3.0 kmCable BeachNature6.6 kmBahamas DiversDive site3.1 kmNassau Public LibraryMuseum2.0 kmNational Art Gallery of The BahamasMuseum2.0 kmHeritage Museum Of The BahamasMuseum2.0 kmBalcony HouseMuseum2.1 kmPirates of NassauMuseum2.1 kmNassauFerry port2.9 kmParadise Island Ferry TerminalFerry port3.2 kmAndros TownPlace58 km
Getting to Nassau
Lynden Pindling International AirportNAS
13 kmAndros Town AirportASD
61 kmChub Cay AirportCCZ
67 kmNassauCurrent · Freeport · Fresh Creek · George Town
2.9 kmParadise Island Ferry TerminalFerry port
3.2 kmPlaces near Nassau
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nassau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nassau.
What is the hottest month in Nassau?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Nassau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nassau?
September is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Nassau?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 24°C.