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Can you swim in Bahamas in winter?

If you are traveling to the Bahamas during the winter months, you can expect the water temperatures to be around 74 degrees Fahrenheit.



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We have been a few times in January and in my opinion it's way too cold to swim. Even if the air is warm that day, the water is way too cold. Still beautiful though! We went this past January and swimming was awesome.

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Most days are warm enough to swim and snorkel. The first week in December is usually the nicest weather of the year -- not too hot and mostly sunny skies. Once in a while, a cold front reaches us that early, but not too often.

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Water in the Out Islands is about 75°f-78°f (24°c) in December.

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It is swimsuit/shorts weather all year in the Caribbean. Of course, you can encounter a rainy day but it is never Cold. Water temp can vary by currents/storms but for most people who don't need the water to be 85 degrees and up :D, swimming is almost always reasonably possible.

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Most days are warm enough to swim and snorkel. The first week in December is usually the nicest weather of the year -- not too hot and mostly sunny skies. Once in a while, a cold front reaches us that early, but not too often.

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Because of the tropical climate, you can fish, dive and snorkel year-round. You also can comfortably swim in the ocean, as water temperature in The Bahamas rarely dips below 72 degrees (22 degrees Celsius) near the shorelines.

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Because of the Caribbean conditions, the weather in Bahamas in December sees very warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. The average daytime high's around 26°C, with seven hours of sunshine from 11 hours of daylight. The temperature dips to only 20°C on occasional milder days.

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The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, the country's peak season. Though temperatures here are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

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Unless you only do bathtub temperature water, or get one of the very rare cold days, you can swim there year round.

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Hurricane season in the Bahamas starts in June and runs through November.

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“The Bahamas boasts tropical warm temperatures 365 days a year. Casual summer wear is perfect for your days in the sun but be sure to pack a light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings from December to February which can dip to 72 degrees,” Duncombe advises.

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Winter. Winter is the best time to go to The Bahamas. In December, January, and February, average temperatures in Nassau hover around 73? (22.7?) with highs reaching a comfortable 81? (27.2?). Winter is the dry season, with rainfall of two inches (50mm) per month.

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Yes, I go in January. The weather is usually warm and just fine for swimming/watersliding.

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According to the Atlantis Bahamas statistics, August is the hottest month of the year, with an average temperature of 84°F, while January is usually the coldest, with an average of 72°F. Rainfall is highest in August, while the driest month is January.

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The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, the country's peak season. Though temperatures here are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

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Visitors love taking a luxurious trip to these Caribbean islands around Christmas. The Bahamas weather in December is cooler and more comfortable than in summer, but there's much less rain and hours of sunshine as you sunbathe by the beaches and your pool.

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Christmases in Paradise share similarities with an American Christmas, but with some added Bahamian flair. The day is filled with delicious meals, conversations, and laughter, followed by a night of dancing and music.

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Like most places, The Bahamas sees the lowest prices during its slower season, which lasts from about August to November. During this late-summer stretch, the weather is hot and rainy, hurricane season is in full swing, and families are focused on their back-to-school routines.

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The Bahamas are affected significantly by strong coldfronts that move through the US and this yaar there have been very strong cold fronts. With that said, Mid-December to Mid March can be very windy in the central to northern bahamas because of the pressure gradient.

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Bermuda and the Bahamas Are a Bit Less Sheltered Than the Caribbean. Rough Waters: While cruises to Bermuda and the Bahamas from the East Coast are usually smooth, squalls can arise on the Atlantic Ocean, particularly during hurricane season. The bigger your ship, the less you'll feel the waves.

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And beyond the weather for the Bahamas in February, the average water temperature at that time of year is 74.5 degrees Fahrenheit, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Distance swimming. Over two days in 1979, Nyad swam from Bimini to Florida, setting a distance record for non-stop swimming without a wetsuit.

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