Mid-December-mid-AprilThe winter months are the country's busiest time of year, so many hotels and resorts (especially popular ones like Atlantis, Paradise Island) are booked solid months in advance.
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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.
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).
“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.
The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and May. Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Royal at Atlantis, plan to stay on a Thursday or Wednesday.
It will be another special holiday season at Atlantis. From the Marina Village to every hotel, each one has its own holiday theme, with a unique Christmas tree.
Christmas in the Bahamas is made even more special and memorable thanks to the annual Junkanoo Festival. This takes place on December 26 and doesn't stop until New Years' day. The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival is held in Nassau, and a few other locations also celebrate the festival.
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.
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
IS ATLANTIS AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT? Atlantis is not an all-inclusive Resort; we are a full-service Resort. As our guest, you have full access to all Atlantis Aquaventure water park features at no additional cost.
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).
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.
Transatlantic and TranspacificAvoid: The winter months are the most intense, with transatlantic cruises hitting very rough seas from November through February and Pacific cruises from February through April.