Nassau in December
Great time to visit
December brings back Nassau's legendary weather with perfect temperatures and sunshine. The holiday crowds and peak pricing return, but the gorgeous conditions justify every penny.
Weather
December delivers near-perfect conditions with temperatures in the upper 70s, low humidity, and trade winds keeping everything comfortable. Rain becomes rare - mostly quick passing showers that clear up fast. Ocean temperatures cool to refreshing but still swimmable levels.
26°C high20°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$290/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade
- •Christmas celebrations
- •New Year's Eve festivities
December Tips
- •Peak season returns with higher prices and crowds
- •Book restaurants and activities well in advance for holiday period
- •Pack layers for surprisingly cool December evenings
All Months
November through April brings perfect weather – 75-85°F with low humidity and minimal rain. This is peak season, so hotel rates jump and flights from the US fill up. Book early if you're targeting Christmas or New Year's.
May and October work as shoulder seasons. Temperatures creep into the high 80s, but crowds thin out and prices drop 30%. You might catch a random thunderstorm, but they usually pass quickly.
Summer means hurricane season and serious heat. June through September sees 90°F days with crushing humidity. But hotel deals get aggressive – sometimes 50% off peak rates. Just watch the weather forecasts carefully.
Cruise ship schedules matter more than you'd think. Tuesday through Thursday sees 3-4 ships in port, turning downtown Nassau into a zoo. Bay Street becomes shoulder-to-shoulder tourists, and restaurant waits stretch long. Plan indoor activities or beach time on heavy cruise days.
Nassau Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
8/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
8/10
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