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Can you swim in the Bahamas in January?

We go every January and even though it is sometimes a little windy the sun is hot and as long as sun is out you will be fine.



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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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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. Take advantage of the balmy weather to explore.

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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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The Bahamas is at its busiest during the high season from mid-December to mid-April, and sees particularly large crowds during the holidays and spring break. Tourists begin to disperse as temperatures rise in late April, although the Bahamas Carnival typically draws visitors for the four-day festival in April or May.

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What to Wear in Bahamas
  • Smart casual clothes in lightweight natural fabrics will work best – It is warm and sunny but not unbearably hot all year round.
  • However the nights tend to be a little cooler and a sweater or pashmina is worth popping in your case.
  • Ensure you bring a versatile travel jacket.


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

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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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Average temps in January would be high 70's - low 80's. Evenings can get cooler in the low 60's.

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Daytime temps can be in the low 80s, but it can be in the 60s at night. For me, the water would be too cold to swim and this isn't particularly beach weather. And if there's rain or clouds, it can be very chilly even during the day.

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The southern Bahamas like Turks are fine and most of the Caribbean by late January are also comfortable to swim or snorkel in.

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Winter is the best time to go to Barbados because of the pleasant weather. Temperatures from January through March average of 79? (26?). In winter, Barbados receives the least amount of rain. January's average is 2.7 inches (70 mm), dropping to around 1.5 inches (38mm) in February and March.

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