What the weather is like in December
December is dry (52mm), sunny, and comfortable at 26°C. Rates climb through the month to a Christmas peak, and Junkanoo — the national street parade — runs through the night of December 26 and again on New Year's Day in Nassau.
Averages are five-year Open-Meteo (ERA5) figures for Nassau; other parts of the Bahamas vary. Full sources below.
What to pack for Bahamas in December
- Light layers for warm days
- A light jacket for the evenings
What's on in December
- Junkanoo (Nassau (Bay Street)) — The national parade of costumes, drums, and brass, held overnight on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The single biggest cultural event of the year.
Is December the right month?
Bahamas's best month is April; the toughest is September. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Bahamas.
Where to stay in December
December is peak season in Bahamas, so prices are at their highest. Book early for the best choice of rooms.
- Paradise Island / Cable Beach, Nassau$$$Resorts, casinos, families
The big-resort strips, with the most restaurants and the easiest airport transfers. Loud during spring break.
See Paradise Island / Cable Beach, Nassau hotels for 12–18 Dec 2026 - Exuma (George Town and the cays)$$Sandbars, swimming pigs, boat days
The postcard water. Small lodges and villas; several close September–October.
See Exuma (George Town and the cays) hotels for 12–18 Dec 2026 - Eleuthera / Harbour Island$$$Pink-sand beaches, quiet, couples
Harbour Island is the upscale pick; mainland Eleuthera is cheaper and emptier. Ferries and small planes from Nassau.
See Eleuthera / Harbour Island hotels for 12–18 Dec 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good time to visit Bahamas?
December scores 88/100 on the Atlas Ranger Score — "Exceptional" — which blends weather with crowds and price. December is one of the best months to visit Bahamas — strong conditions and the reason many travellers pick this window.
How warm is Bahamas in December?
Expect daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and overnight lows near 22°C (72°F), with about 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Does it rain in Bahamas in December?
December sees roughly 52mm of rain — relatively dry.
What should I pack for Bahamas in December?
For December, pack: Light layers for warm days; A light jacket for the evenings.
Sources
Every claim on this page is backed by an authoritative source. Atlas Ranger synthesizes data from multiple references so you can see exactly where each fact came from.
- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (bahamas.com)Used for: Official visitor information, entry requirements, festival dates
- Open-Meteo Historical Climate Data (ERA5)Used for: Monthly temperature, rainfall, sunshine averages (5-year)
- NOAA National Hurricane CenterUsed for: Atlantic hurricane season climatology and active-storm tracking
- Bahamas Department of MeteorologyUsed for: Local forecasts and storm advisories
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