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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Depending on the air temperature trends, the water will cool down or warm up in a matter of days. Of course, the water temperatures on the offshore reefs are not as drastic. If you are traveling to the Bahamas during the winter months, you can expect the water temperatures to be around 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Bahamas are in the Atlantic Ocean and water is chilly in January (73-74 avg), and daytime high temps the lowest of the places on your list. If you go south in the Caribbean you can find better averages. Aruba, for instance, averages a high of 85 in January, with warmer water temps (77-80).
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.
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).
Geographically, the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, while the majority of other Caribbean territories are located in the Caribbean Sea. Although both are considered warm-weather destinations during the summer months, the Bahamas becomes more temperate in the winter.
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.
The waters off the Bahamas are safe and ideal for swimming.This archipelago of nearly 700 islands is located in the Atlantic Ocean, more towards the southeast direction of America (near Florida).
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).
While Jamaica has some amazing tropical beaches, like those in Montego bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, the Bahamas comes out on top. The beaches in The Bahamas are so plentiful, and so diverse, that you can find a breathtaking white sand beach on dozens, if not hundreds of the 700 islands across the Bahamian archipelago.
Deciding where to go ultimately comes down to what you'd like to do while on vacation. If you're looking for a quiet tropical escape, go to Turks & Caicos; if you'd like to fill every hour of your day with activities, then go to The Bahamas. It's that simple.
According to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, water temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit should be treated with caution. Water temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit makes it difficult to control your breathing, and anything lower than 40 degrees is painfully cold.
It's more of a question of preference. A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.
The location of the Bahamas archipelago in the Atlantic hurricane belt means that the islands are subject to regular hydro-meteorological disasters including hurricanes, storms and cyclones which occur most frequently in the months of September, October, August and November.
“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.