January weather forecast
The Bahamas

January is one of the coolest months in The Bahamas, as it falls in the heart of the dry season. The average daily temperatures during this month range from 20°C (68°F) to 24.4°C (75.9°F). Compared to the previous month, December, January experiences a slight decrease in temperatures, with the cold air masses from the North American mainland occasionally pushing down temperatures by up to 10°C (50°F). The lowest temperature on record in the capital city, Nassau, is -43.3°C (-45.9°F).

The Bahamas experiences the least amount of rainfall in January. The precipitation levels are the lowest compared to the other months, marking it as the driest month of the year. The total rainfall in Nassau during January is typically around 1194mm (47.01"), while Freeport receives about 1524mm (60"), and Inagua only 635mm (25").

In terms of sunshine, January maintains a good amount of clear skies, with sunlight gracing the islands for more than 7 hours per day. This is a slight reduction compared to the month of December, but the skies still remain clear approximately 74% of the time.

While the weather conditions on the islands remain relatively consistent, some notable cities do witness minor variations. Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, and Freeport, on the Grand Bahama Island, may experience lower temperatures than the more southerly islands such as Great Inagua.

January's sea temperatures are comfortable for swimming, maintaining an average between 22.8°C (73°F) to 27.8°C (82°F). Despite being the coldest month, January's mild and dry climate combined with the reduced risk of storms compared to the upcoming wet season makes it an attractive time for tourists seeking to escape colder northern climates.

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• Nassau - January »
  Nassau's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and lows of 17.1°C (62.8°F). In Nassau in January, the average water temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
• Freeport - January »
  January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Freeport, The Bahamas. In Freeport January ushers in the cool season, where temperatures experience a subtle decrease from December.
• Marsh Harbour - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Marsh Harbour is January, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically collects 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. The months with the least sunshine in Marsh Harbour are January, February, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
• Dunmore Town - January »
  In Dunmore Town, during January, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In January, in Dunmore Town the rain falls for 15.6 days.
• High Rock - January »
  On the last day of January, in High Rock sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:54 EST. On the first day of January in High Rock sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:31.
• Alice Town - January »
  January, with an average high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 18.4°C (65.1°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Alice Town, The Bahamas. In Alice Town during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Cockburn Town - January »
  Cockburn Town in January ushers in the New Year with mild temperatures making it a comfortable month, compared to the cooler month of December and warmer February that follows. In Cockburn Town, The Bahamas, during January, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
• Nicholls Town - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Nicholls Town is January, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Nicholls Town is January, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
• Arthur's Town - January »
  Shaking off the chill of late December, the new year in Arthur's Town, The Bahamas, begins with January, featuring the highest wind gusts of the year, tipping at a strong 34.4km/h (21.4mph). The months with the lowest UV index in Arthur's Town, The Bahamas, are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.