Climate guide for Exuma, Bahamas

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About Exuma

A long chain of cays with unusually clear shallow water, Exuma spreads through the Bahamas. Boat trips reach Big Major Cay, home to the famous pigs, and Thunderball Grotto near Staniel Cay draws snorkellers. The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park protects reefs and anchorages, and Georgetown on Great Exuma is the main base. December to April is driest and coolest; summer is hotter, with storms possible late in the season.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target March, April, February — that is where comfort scores peak (9.7/10). June is the weakest month at 7.7/10.
02Weather & what to pack
March averages 25°C with 30 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target September — 8.9/10 with lighter demand than July.

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When to visit Exuma: the short answer

Plan Exuma for March, with April, February close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 25°C with 30 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. 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. In short, Exuma is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2 points on the same 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 ranks 7th of 12 for Exuma — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.7/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exuma at 8.7/10 (7th of 12), just behind March at 9.7/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Exuma — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.5/10

With 25°C (76°F) on average, February delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exuma at 9.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.7/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. 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.

March in Exuma tops the year's climate scores

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 is one of the strongest months in Exuma (2nd)

Best window · 9.6/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, April delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exuma at 9.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind March at 9.7/10.

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: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

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

Monthly rainfall reaches 111 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

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

Figure on low-season pricing, with 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

Days in June average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

156 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 ranks 4th of 12 for Exuma — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.2/10

Days in July average 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exuma at 9.2/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.7/10.

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 ranks 6th of 12 for Exuma — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.8/10

August averages 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exuma (6th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

September ranks 5th of 12 for Exuma — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.9/10

September averages 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exuma (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with 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

Days in October average 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 76% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

Days in November average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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: strong conditions, 11th of 12

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? March scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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