Climate guide for Exuma, Bahamas

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About Exuma

Exuma is a beach destination in Bahamas. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Exuma's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Exuma, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Bahamas.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Exuma ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Exuma. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Exuma

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When to visit Exuma: the short answer

The best time to visit Exuma is March, followed by April, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 25°C with 30 mm of rain and about 27 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.4/10.

Across the year Exuma swings from 25°C in February to 30°C in August, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 19 mm in February to 156 mm in June. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Exuma is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (30°C). Coolest: February (25°C). Driest: February (19 mm). Wettest: June (156 mm).

Exuma month by month

January in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

January averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 sunny days and 10.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

February averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

March averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 sunny days and 11.8 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

April averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.6 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

May in Exuma — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

May averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 111 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 30 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in Exuma — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

June averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 156 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Exuma — 2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

July averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

August in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

August averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 12.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

September in Exuma — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

September averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exuma at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

October in Exuma — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

November in Exuma — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 8.1/10

November averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Exuma — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Exuma — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

December averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 11 sunny days and 10.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Exuma — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Exuma, Bahamas?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Exuma are March, April, February, July, September, August. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Exuma year-round?
Exuma has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 25°C in February to 30°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.7 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Exuma?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Exuma are June (7.7/10), December (7.9/10), November (8.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Exuma?
June is the wettest month in Exuma, averaging about 156 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 19 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Exuma?
July sees the most sun in Exuma, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Exuma a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Exuma is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, April, February, July, September, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Exuma calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Exuma: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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