Bahamas
Bahamas in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Bahamas in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Bahamas in August?
- Lucaya is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in August; Cooper’s Town is the coolest at 31°C (89°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Bahamas in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at San Andros (30°C (85°F)), and 14 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Lucaya
Coolest
31°
Cooper’s Town
Driest
81 mm
Clarence Town
Warmest sea
30°
San Andros
Lucaya is the warm end of Bahamas in August (33°C (91°F)); Cooper’s Town the cool end (31°C (89°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Nassau, Marsh Harbour, and George Town.
Best places in Bahamas in August
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper’s Town | 31° | 26° | 148 mm | 30° | 68 |
| Marsh Harbour | 32° | 25° | 127 mm | 29° | 67 |
| Treasure Cay | 32° | 25° | 138 mm | 30° | 67 |
| Arthur’s Town | 32° | 25° | 106 mm | 29° | 66 |
| West End | 32° | 25° | 164 mm | 30° | 65 |
| Freetown | 32° | 25° | 112 mm | 30° | 65 |
| George Town | 32° | 25° | 99 mm | — | 64 |
| Clarence Town | 32° | 25° | 81 mm | 29° | 64 |
| San Andros | 32° | 24° | 167 mm | 30° | 64 |
| High Rock | 32° | 25° | 177 mm | 30° | 64 |
| Andros Town | 32° | 24° | 158 mm | — | 63 |
| Killarney | 32° | 24° | 189 mm | 30° | 62 |
| Nassau | 33° | 24° | 174 mm | 30° | 61 |
| Freeport | 33° | 25° | 187 mm | 30° | 61 |
| Lucaya | 33° | 25° | 188 mm | 30° | 60 |
| Alice Town | 32° | 25° | 153 mm | 30° | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Bahamas in August?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Cooper’s Town to 33° in Lucaya.
Can you swim in Bahamas in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around San Andros at about 30°.