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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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.
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).
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.
Atlantis doesn't do “free” well, so by “free” I really mean, you can enter for free, but it's assumed you'll spend money while you are there. Don't expect to access much of the property. Without a Day Pass you'll likely not be able to get past security to see much of the resort.
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.
Caribbean Cruise Weather in January and FebruaryAs the start of the dry season, January yields the least amount of rain all year. While climates will vary depending on which region you're sailing, expect temperatures to range from the upper 80s during the day to the mid-60s in the evening.
Although January is the coldest month in the Caribbean, you'll still experience beautifully warm temperatures, with hot days and slightly cooler nights. To the north of the region including the Bahamas, temperatures are the coolest, while the weather gradually gets hotter as you travel south towards Barbados.