Bahamas in September
Peak hurricane risk, very quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is one of the weakest months in Bahamas.
September is the cheapest and quietest month, if you accept the storm risk.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–31°C
- Hot, humid and wet, with rain on about seventeen days.
- Crowds
- Low
- The quietest month, with few visitors.
- Prices
- $
- Among the lowest prices of the year.
+Lowest prices and empty beaches.
–Highest storm risk and heavy rain.
My tip for September
Only book it with flexible terms and travel insurance. Some resorts close for maintenance.
- Lowest prices
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Bahamas, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
See all twelve months for BahamasPlan around
What’s on in Bahamas in September
- Hurricane season
- Storms can disrupt flights and boats. Book refundable stays and buy travel insurance for these months.
June–November, highest risk August–October
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Weather
Weather in Bahamas in September
In September Bahamas averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 171 mm of rain or snow over 17 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 171 mm
- Wet days
- 17
Climate data: Bahamas Department of Meteorology (Nassau). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Bahamas in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Bahamas?
- September is one of the weakest months in Bahamas. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Bahamas overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Lowest prices and empty beaches. The main downside: Highest storm risk and heavy rain.
- What is the weather like in Bahamas in September?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 171 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Hot, humid and wet, with rain on about seventeen days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Bahamas crowded in September?
- Crowds are low. The quietest month, with few visitors. September is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Bahamas in September?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Among the lowest prices of the year. September is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Bahamas?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (September ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.
Still going to Bahamas in September?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — highest storm risk and heavy rain.
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