January weather forecast
Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas

The year opens in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas, with January weather typically characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall. With rainfall averaging 45mm (1.77") over 12 days, the month often sees placid skies burst into rainy spells. Despite this, sunny days still outnumber the wet ones, attributing to a fairly well-balanced weather pattern. Temperature trends remain neutral without any extreme cold or hot conditions, allowing residents and visitors to engage in outdoor activities without a hitch. The sea also maintains a welcoming warmth, providing an ideal setting for a range of water sports.

Temperature

January and February are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Rainfall

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.

Sea temperature

In Marsh Harbour, in January, the average water temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 23.3°C (73.9°F) might be daunting. But the right mix of sunshine, wind, and external temperature can make a difference. Although wetsuits are not essential, they can enhance the swimming experience.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Marsh Harbour is 10h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:49 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Marsh Harbour. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during January morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note! The Sun's UV radiation gets intensified with the reflection from sand and water.