Country in North America

Bahamas Travel Guide

Bahamas travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 7:43 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, November and December👥 410.000

Active alerts for Bahamas

⚠️Thu, Oct 1: heavy rain, 3,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Bahamas is a country in North America. Bahamas is a country in North America with its capital at Nassau. It has a population of about 410.000. The capital is Nassau.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Bahamas with overcast. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 77°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Bahamas is January, February, March, April, May, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. August, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.

The closest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 190 mi away. Nearby highlights include Grace Bay, South Beach, Biscayne National Park and Key Largo.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bahamas today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Bahamas

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 25°2′39.5″N 77°21′1.4″W (25.0443, -77.3504)

Weather in Bahamas right now

☁️
79°F
Overcast · feels like 86°F
Humidity81%
Wind6 mph E
Gusts16 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 14 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:57 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:43 PM, Sep 30 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 1: heavy rain, 3,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

⛈️ 83° / 82°

Thunderstorm with hail · 44% rain · wind 17 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

⛈️ 84° / 83°

Thunderstorm · 34% rain · wind 16 mph

Quick facts about Bahamas

TypeCountry
ContinentNorth America
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates25°2′39.5″N 77°21′1.4″W (25.0443, -77.3504)
CapitalNassau
Population410.000
Area5.383 sq mi
ISO codeBS
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3BHS
CurrencyBahamian dollar (BSD)
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+1-242
Time zoneAmerica/Nassau
Local time7:43 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Bahamas

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Bahamas.

Best time to visit Bahamas

Go in January, February, March, April, May, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: August, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid August, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Bahamas

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Miami International AirportMIA190 miMiami

Beaches in Bahamas

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Cities in Bahamas

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore Bahamas

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bahamas?

Bahamas is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 25.0443, -77.3504. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Bahamas right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Bahamas?

January, February, March, April, May, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Bahamas, which has a Mediterranean climate. August, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Bahamas in?

Bahamas observes America/Nassau (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:43 PM.

How many people live in Bahamas?

Bahamas has a population of approximately 410.000.

What is the nearest airport to Bahamas?

The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), 190 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Bahamas?

Popular options include Grace Bay, South Beach, Biscayne National Park, Key Largo, Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Everglades National Park.

What places are in Bahamas?

Bahamas covers 2 places in this atlas, including Grace Bay and Nassau.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 30, 2026 at 7:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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