Best time to visit Eleuthra
The best time to visit Eleuthra is from late-November to late-April during the winter dry season.
For hot weather, visit Eleuthra from mid-March through to late-May, and from late-October to mid-December.
Typically, Eleuthra is considered a year-round destination.
Eleuthra weather
Eleuthra experiences a hot tropical climate with a warm, winter dry season from November to April, and a hot, wet summer season from late-May to late-October.
The north western islands of Grand Bahama Island, Great Abaco, Andros, Eleuthera and New Providence Island, are cooler in winter and wetter in summer than the southern islands in the archipelago.
What is the best month to visit Eleuthra?
November through April are the best months to visit Eleuthra – the weather is warm and sunny, with mainly clear blue skies, little to no rainfall and pleasantly warm sea water, which is comfortable for swimming.
For warmer weather, both May and October are considered good, despite the potential for late afternoon showers.
Which is the hottest month in Eleuthra?
The hottest month in Eleuthra is usually August, when daytime maximum temperatures reach 32°C (89°F) on average, with very high heat and humidity, and a low of 26°C (78°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June through September, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (87°F).
Which is the coldest month in Eleuthra?
The coldest month in Eleuthra is January, with an average high-temperature of 25°C (76°F) and an average low temperature of 19°C (66°F).
The cool season lasts from early-December to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 27°C (80°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Eleuthra?
The sunniest month of the year in Eleuthra is usually April, with nine hours of bright sunshine per day: that's an average of 69% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Eleuthra?
Eleuthra experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 71% – 77% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Eleuthra?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Eleuthra 21°C (70°F), and varies over the course of the year from comfortable at 17°C (62°F) to muggy at 24°C (75°F).
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-April through December, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 60% of the time.
The months with the most muggy days in Great Exuma are June through October, when almost every day in each month is muggy or worse.
January through March is slightly more comfortable, with around 14 days in each month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Eleuthra?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Eleuthra in August when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea water is warm enough for swimming year-round in Eleuthra.
Which month has the most rain in Eleuthra?
June is usually the wettest month in Eleuthra with 97mm (4in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 7 days in June with some rainfall.
The wet, summer season lasts from mid-May through October, with a greater than 19% chance of any given day being a wet day, although rainfall is often limited to periodic showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon or evening.
Which is the windiest month in Eleuthra?
The windiest month of the year in Eleuthra is November, with an average hourly wind speed of 23 kilometres per hour (12 knots; 14mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to late-April, with average wind speeds of more than 20 kilometres per hour (11 knots; 13mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from late-April through to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Eleuthra is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (9 knots; 11mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Eleuthra is from the east throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Eleuthra?
The likelihood of a tropical storm in Eleuthra is greatest during the wet season with a risk of around 3% in August and September.
Although hurricanes are infrequent around Eleuthra, June through November marks the official Atlantic hurricane season.
Eleuthra Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 18 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 75 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 77 |
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| 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 28 | 31 | 71 | 79 | 97 | 75 | 87 | 93 | 83 | 45 | 24 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Governor's Harbour, Eleuthra, Bahamas | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High season: From mid-December to mid-April hotel prices are at there highest and it's best to book well in advance. March and April coincides with the spring-break for US college kids.
Low season: Lasts approximately from mid-April to mid-December and offers huge discounts (up to 60 per cent) on hotel rooms.
Source: Meteorological data for Eleuthra is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Bahamas Department Of Meteorology at the closest weather station, Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), located on New Providence Island, 125km (77mi) west of Eleuthra. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Eleuthra may vary slightly. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Eleuthra: 16 May, 2024
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