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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Nassau in October

Mixed · 42/100Beach 72/100
High / low31° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation138 mm18 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
25.06° N, 77.34° WElevation 5 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goNassau · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
Best timeJan–Mar
October: high / low31° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Nassau averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 138 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Days are 1.6° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 2.3°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Nassau. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 11 h 35 min of daylight. Days shorten by 41 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%44%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 72/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Bahamas's best in October

Where to go in October
Lucaya
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Lucaya

Freeport
27°Oct high
18wet days
60score
Lucaya
George Town
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George Town

Exuma
27°Oct high
19wet days
56score
George Town
·Questions

Nassau in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Nassau?

October scores 42/100 for Nassau, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Nassau in October?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Nassau in October?

Nassau receives about 138 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Nassau in October?

The sea averages 28°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.