January verdict

Bahamas in January

Weather score70Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

44mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

70

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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January25°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January44mm average rain

January is one of Bahamas' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January6.8 hours average sun

January is below Bahamas' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMarch to May and July to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January24°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January70 weather score

January sits close to Bahamas' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsMarch to April and November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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