December · Bahamas
Best time to visit Nassau in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nassau in December
Average temperature 25°C, 78 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nassau scores 6.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nassau's colonial harbour, straw market and Paradise Island beaches anchor the Bahamas.
December in Nassau — middling scores, decent value
With 25°C (76°F) on average, December delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Nassau — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nassau in December?
- In December, Nassau averages 25°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nassau?
- December earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nassau in December?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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