Can you swim in the Bahamas during winter?

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.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shark diving in the Bahamas is a thrilling experience that allows you to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. While some tours feature safety cages, the Bahamas offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim safely in open waters with lots of different shark species.

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From December through February, temperatures range from high 70s during the day to lows in the mid 60s at night. March starts a slight warm up, and the months of April to November bring high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s with nighttime temperatures in the low to mid 70s. You have options for your Bahamas cruise.

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Christmas Day 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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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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Coldest month: January (average 72 F) Wettest month: August (average rainfall: 6.2 inches) Best month for swimming: July (water is average 84 F)

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

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