Long Island, The Bahamas
Long Island Weather by Month
Long Island offers a tropical savanna climate with warm temperatures year-round, making it excellent for sailing. The dry season from December through April brings comfortable highs of 80-82°F, steady northeast trade winds of 12-15 knots, and minimal hurricane risk. The wet season from May through November sees higher temperatures (85-88°F), increased rainfall peaking in October, and the Atlantic hurricane season risk from June through November. Water temperatures remain swimmable year-round (78-85°F). Long Island's remote location in the central Bahamas means lighter tourist crowds compared to Nassau, with peak visitation from mid-December through April.
Best months to visit: December, January, February, March, April.
| Month | High / Low | Water | Wind | Rain days | Hurricane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° / 71°F | 79°F | 14 kn | 6 | none |
| February | 80° / 71°F | 78°F | 14 kn | 5 | none |
| March | 81° / 71°F | 78°F | 13 kn | 5 | none |
| April | 82° / 73°F | 79°F | 12 kn | 6 | none |
| May | 85° / 76°F | 80°F | 11 kn | 9 | low |
| June | 88° / 78°F | 83°F | 11 kn | 9 | low |
| July | 88° / 78°F | 84°F | 12 kn | 8 | moderate |
| August | 88° / 78°F | 85°F | 11 kn | 10 | high |
| September | 88° / 78°F | 85°F | 10 kn | 12 | high |
| October | 86° / 77°F | 84°F | 11 kn | 13 | high |
| November | 83° / 75°F | 82°F | 13 kn | 9 | low |
| December | 81° / 72°F | 80°F | 14 kn | 6 | none |