Exumas Cruising Conditions

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General conditions
The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout The Bahamas give the islands a warm, agreeable climate, which varies little all year round. The temperture hovers around an average of 83°F (27°C).

The summer is a bit warmer with temperatures around 85°F (29°C) and higher humidity.

Historical weather (averages by month):

Month	°F Max	°F Min	°C Max	°C Min	Avg Precip (in)	Avg Precip (mm)	Avg Water Temp (°F)	Avg Water Temp (°C)	Ave Wind Speed (knots)
January	78	60	25	18	2	50	76	24	NE 5-20
February	78	60	25	18	1	40	76	24	NE 5-20
March	79	62	26	19	1	40	75	23	E 5-20
April	81	69	27	21	2	76	79	26	E 5-20
May	84	70	29	22	5	130	81	27	SE 5-20
June	87	72	31	24	9	250	83	28	SE 5-20
July	89	72	32	25	6	152	84	29	SE 5-20
August	89	72	32	25	8	190	84	29	SE 5-20
September	88	74	32	25	7	178	84	29	E 5-20
October	85	74	29	22	7	178	83	28	E 5-20
November	81	70	28	21	2	50	79	26	NE 5-20
December	78	64	25	17	2	50	79	26	NE 5-20

Tides
The tidal range in The Bahamas is up to 3.5 feet.
Due to the shallow nature of these waters it is extremely important that close attention is paid to the tide while underway as well as when entering and departing harbours.

Weather forecasts
The base provides clients with daily weather forecasts.