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 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

During January and February, Marsh Harbour experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 23°C.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically collects 45mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas, in January, the average water temperature is 23.3°C.
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 23.3°C 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

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of January, in Marsh Harbour, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:50 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.