Weather in Bahamas in November

How November compares

November is the 7th warmest month of the year in Bahamas and ranks 41st of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Bahamas is 15.4°C warmer by day and 18.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Bahamas peaks at 25.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.5°C or more. About 71% of days top 25°C. Nights average 23.5°C; one night in ten drops to 21.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 29.5°C (2018-11-04) and the coldest night 17.2°C (2005-11-25).

Rain in November

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 71 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2001 with 215 mm, the driest 2012 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 26.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.6°C to 27.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:26 and sets about 17:22 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is November a good time to visit Bahamas?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Bahamas on our scoring are April, March, December; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm enough for summer clothes, without extreme heat

November suits travellers who want warmth without regularly facing very high temperatures. Days reach 25°C on 71% of occasions, while nights average 23.5°C, so evenings generally stay warm enough for light clothing. Compared with London's November daytime high of 10.4°C, the Bahamas is 15.4°C warmer by day. Humidity averages 72%, which can make the warmth feel more noticeable, particularly when walking around at midday. Pack breathable clothes and plan strenuous activity for the cooler parts of the day. A light layer is sensible if you tend to feel chilly, but heavy winter clothing is unlikely to be useful outdoors.

Expect sunshine, but leave room for rain

The main compromise is that November is still a wet month, not a reliably dry choice. About 9 days receive measurable rain, so a waterproof layer and plans you can rearrange are sensible. That does not mean those days are complete washouts, but nor should you assume rain will always pass quickly. Sunshine averages about 5.6 hours within 10.8 hours of daylight, leaving a substantial part of the day without bright sun. Make use of sunny spells for swimming and time outdoors rather than tying everything to a fixed schedule. November works better for someone comfortable with mixed weather than someone counting on uninterrupted sunshine.

Good swimming weather, with a long flight to weigh up

Sea temperatures are a strong reason to choose November. At 26.5°C on average, the water is comfortably warm for swimming, and the year-to-year range of 26°C to 27°C suggests little variation in that respect. You do not need the hottest land temperatures to enjoy time in the sea. The bigger decision for a UK traveller is accepting a flight from London of about 9 h 30 min for weather that remains changeable. If warm water and warm evenings matter most, November makes sense. If your dates are flexible, April, March and December are stronger overall weather choices, though that is not a promise of dry skies.