Spanish Wells Weather by Month
Spanish Wells is a historic fishing settlement on St. George's Cay at the northern tip of Eleuthera. The island enjoys a tropical marine climate with warm temperatures year-round (highs 77-89°F), moderated by consistent trade winds averaging 8 knots. The dry season runs November through April with pleasant sailing conditions and minimal rainfall. The wet season spans May through October, coinciding with Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 - November 30), with peak storm risk August through October. Water temperatures remain swimmable year-round (76-86°F). Winter months bring occasional cold fronts with northerly winds up to 25 knots, while summer offers lighter, steadier southeast trades but higher humidity and afternoon thunderstorms.
Best months to visit: November, December, January, February, March, April.
| Month | High / Low | Water | Wind | Rain days | Hurricane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° / 64°F | 76°F | 12 kn | 7 | none |
| February | 77° / 64°F | 76°F | 12 kn | 7 | none |
| March | 79° / 66°F | 76°F | 12 kn | 8 | none |
| April | 81° / 68°F | 77°F | 11 kn | 7 | none |
| May | 84° / 72°F | 80°F | 10 kn | 10 | low |
| June | 87° / 75°F | 83°F | 9 kn | 11 | low |
| July | 89° / 77°F | 85°F | 9 kn | 12 | moderate |
| August | 89° / 77°F | 86°F | 9 kn | 13 | high |
| September | 88° / 76°F | 85°F | 9 kn | 12 | high |
| October | 85° / 74°F | 83°F | 11 kn | 11 | high |
| November | 81° / 70°F | 80°F | 12 kn | 8 | low |
| December | 79° / 66°F | 78°F | 12 kn | 7 | none |