Is September a good time to go to the Bahamas?

Historically the most turbulent month for Bahamian weather, September travelers should keep a close eye on the forecast. While you have a good chance of catching a sunny day in the Bahamas almost any time of year, September can be particularly dicey.



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August and September are the most active months for hurricanes in the Bahamas. Odds are you'll be OK, but be aware that August is still the rainy season, even when no hurricanes are in the Atlantic.

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September's a wet month in the Bahamas and it gets an average of 178mm of rain across 22 rain-affected days. You'll need a waterproof jacket in case you get caught in a shower. The wind speed's moderate and won't make you feel cold, but the UV, heat and humidity levels are high.

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September is typically the wettest fall month, averaging 7.1 inches of rain (180mm). Precipitation drops right down to 3.1 inches (80mm) in November. There's still enough sunshine to enjoy the beaches in and around Nassau.

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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).

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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.

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Caribbean Weather in September Most Caribbean destinations will experience their highest amount of rainfall either this month or next, and some places, like St Lucia, will have more rainy days than sunny ones. Hurricanes are also possible, so you'll have to be a bit more flexible with your travel planning.

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A hurricane may continue to build and increase in intensity until it reaches cooler water or makes landfall. The months of August, September, and October have significantly more hurricane activity than other months. During these months, particularly in September, ocean waters have reached their highest temperatures.

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August through October are considered the peak months during hurricane season. Around 78% of tropical storm days, 87% of minor hurricane days, and 96% of the major hurricane days occur during those months, with early to mid-September being the most active time for tropical storms, according to the NOAA.

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September is the peak of the Caribbean's hurricane season. However, you can dramatically reduce your risk of being affected by choosing the right island. Across the Caribbean, if you stay for a week in September, you have only a 2% of being affected by a tropical storm. But September is low season, so prices are lower.

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Aside from the prices, summer is the worst time for most people to visit the Caribbean. The weather can be uncomfortably hot and muggy at the best of times. More important, summer is also the hurricane season. The risk of hurricanes is especially high in August and September.

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From July through September, Aruba experiences its highest temperatures. July highs average 89? (31.6?), with August and September highs averaging one degree more at 90? (32.2 ?). The reliable tradewinds mitigate the heat. Keep cool with snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming from some of Aruba's best beaches.

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Water in the Bahamas stays mild all year long, but you can expect water temperatures in the mid to upper 70s in October. Another great thing about October is that you are beginning to come out of the rainy season by then.

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Do you avoid high heat and humidity as if it were a plague? Then don't book a cruise to the Bahamas in July, August or September. The months we haven't mentioned are March, April, May, June and November. If weather is your biggest concern, those are the best months for you to hop on a Bahamas cruise.

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From 1851 to 2021, 37 Category 5 hurricanes wreaked havoc on The Bahamas: 1 during July, 8 in August, 21 in September, 6 in October, and 1 in November.

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The average rainfall in The Bahamas each year is about 44 inches (11.17 cm), with most of it hitting the islands during the summertime.

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