Exumas Cruising Conditions
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.