EXPLORE THE
Bahamas
The Bahamas offers luxury breaks, with discerning visitors enjoying 760 miles of stunning beaches across 16 of the ‘major’ islands. Smaller reefs are just waiting to be explored, including Big Major Cay, where travellers can take a dip with the pigs on Pig Beach. Many are attracted to New Providence, home to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and Paradise Island, both famous for their nightlife, casinos, upscale restaurants, luxury resorts, and historical attractions. For those who prefer to explore, other islands, like Cat Island, have untouched beaches and hiking trails. At the same time, Grand Bahama Island contains an underwater playground spotted with aquatic caves and twisting mangroves. Andros, the largest of the islands, is home to five national parks.
Travelling in Bahamas
Ground Transportation
Visitors can navigate The Bahamas using ground transportation, including private transfers, rental cars or taxis to explore the island's beautiful beaches and attractions at their own pace.
Weather
Jan – Mar: Temperatures are at their coolest from January to March in the Bahamas, with an average temperature of 21.5°C. These months also have the least rainfall, with around nine rainy days.
Best Time for Mild Weather Exploration and Outdoor Activities
21.5°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
2-3"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
23-24°C
AVG Sea Temperature
The amount of rainfall increases significantly as we head through spring into early summer, and temperatures get hotter, rising from 23°C to 27°C by June.
Best Time for Beach Activities and Water Sports
23°C-27°C
AVG Temperature
8-10 HRs
Sunshine
4"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
25-26°C
AVG Sea Temperature
In The Bahamas, the summer to early autumn are the hottest, with an average temperature of 28°C. As the country reaches the peak of its wet season, The Bahamas experiences an average of 207mm of rainfall each month.
Best Time for Indoor Activities and Cultural Exploration
28°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
8-10"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
27-28°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Temperatures in The Bahamas fall in autumn, dropping from 26°C in October to 20°C in December. The rainfall and the number of rainy days similarly decrease as the island heads into winter.
Best Time for Exploring Lush Landscapes and Mild Weather Activities
20-26°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
2-4"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Geography
The Bahamas comprises a chain of 700 islands across the Atlantic Ocean, formed from carbonate rocks on the ocean floor. Believed to have been created by a collision between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates, The Bahamas is built upon two oceanic banks: the Little and Great Bahama Banks. The isles of The Bahamas are formed from fossilised coral and the limestone product created from the degradation of coral and sediment. This is unlike most other Caribbean islands, which are forged from volcanic rock.
History
The Lucayan people were the first to inhabit the Bahamas in around 500-800 AD, emigrating from other islands in the Caribbean. In the 15th century, Christopher Columbus first came upon the Bahamas – his first discovery in ‘The New World’ – and landed on an island known as Guanahani, which he renamed San Salvador Island. Europeans, primarily the Spanish, first settled on the island of Eleuthera in 1648 before Spain abandoned the Bahamas in the 16th century. Britain then obtained the title of land for the Bahamas in 1783. Finally, the Bahamas became a self-governing country in 1964, and Sir Lynden O. Pindling became the first black Prime Minister of the colony in 1967.
