Is it warm enough to swim in Bahamas in January?

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).



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

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Swimming year round is also possible however, because seawater temperatures usually stay above 25°C (80 F). Surfing occurs on the island of Eleuthera on the east coast, where amazing waves form between October and April.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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).

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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. Water temperatures in central Eleuthera average 75 degrees in the winter, 80 degrees in the spring and 88 degrees in the summer.

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Day passes are mandatory for all non-hotel guests at the Atlantis to experience Dolphin Cay, the waterpark, the marine habitat, and the beaches.

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White sand and azure blue waters greet Atlantis guests, with designated swimming areas, lounge chairs and beach-side service.

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