Crooked Island Weather by Month
Crooked Island offers a remote, uncrowded sailing destination in the southern Bahamas with a tropical savanna climate. Temperatures remain warm year-round, ranging from highs of 79-86°F in winter to 88-90°F in summer. The dry season runs November through April with reliable 12-16 knot trade winds from the northeast, making it ideal for sailing. The wet season from May through October brings increased rainfall, higher humidity, and hurricane risk peaking in August-October. Water temperatures stay swimmable all year, ranging from 78°F in winter to 85°F in late summer. As one of the most remote Out Islands, Crooked Island sees minimal tourist crowds even in peak season, offering authentic Bahamian solitude.
Best months to visit: December, January, February, March, April.
| Month | High / Low | Water | Wind | Rain days | Hurricane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° / 68°F | 79°F | 15 kn | 8 | none |
| February | 80° / 68°F | 78°F | 15 kn | 7 | none |
| March | 81° / 69°F | 78°F | 15 kn | 6 | none |
| April | 84° / 71°F | 79°F | 14 kn | 7 | none |
| May | 86° / 73°F | 80°F | 12 kn | 10 | low |
| June | 88° / 76°F | 83°F | 10 kn | 9 | low |
| July | 89° / 77°F | 84°F | 10 kn | 11 | moderate |
| August | 90° / 77°F | 85°F | 9 kn | 11 | high |
| September | 89° / 77°F | 85°F | 9 kn | 13 | high |
| October | 86° / 75°F | 84°F | 10 kn | 14 | high |
| November | 83° / 72°F | 82°F | 12 kn | 11 | low |
| December | 81° / 70°F | 80°F | 14 kn | 9 | none |