Nassau in December

When to go

December falls after the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, which the National Hurricane Center dates from the start of June to the end of November, although it notes that tropical cyclone activity sometimes occurs outside those dates. The Bahamas Department of Meteorology averages, shown by the World Meteorological Organization, list December highs, lows and rainfall to weigh against the beach and sightseeing days you have in mind. The Ministry of Tourism says the Junkanoo highlight of the year falls on Boxing Day and New Year's Morning on Bay Street in Nassau, so check how your dates line up with those celebrations.

Trip facts

• The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Nassau's December climate (monthly averages for the 30-year period 1971-2000, from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology) as a mean daily maximum temperature of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) and a mean daily minimum temperature of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F). (worldweather.wmo.int, checked 2026-10-15)
• The World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service lists Nassau's December mean total rainfall as 50.0 mm over a mean of 8 rain days (days with at least 0.25 mm of rainfall), based on monthly averages for the 30-year period 1971-2000 from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. (worldweather.wmo.int, checked 2026-10-15)
• The National Hurricane Center says the official hurricane season for the Atlantic basin is from June 1 to November 30, but tropical cyclone activity sometimes occurs before and after these dates, respectively. (www.nhc.noaa.gov, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's Junkanoo page says Junkanoo takes place on Bay Street in Nassau and that the Junkanoo highlight of the year occurs on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) and New Year's Morning. (www.bahamas.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's Nassau & Paradise Island page says Nassau, the capital, is on New Providence, where visitors will find Lynden Pindling International Airport, Downtown Nassau, Government House and the Queen's Staircase, and that Paradise Island, connected by bridge across Nassau Harbour, is home to large hotels and resorts and a handful of lively beaches. (www.bahamas.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Bahamas Department of Immigration says that during the interview at the border a prospective visitor must, among other criteria, possess a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas, have financial means to sustain themselves during the stay (or identify a local sponsor), present a passport that is valid for at least six months (passport cards will not be accepted), and present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card. (www.immigration.gov.bs, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Bahamas Department of Immigration's entry-requirements page says all persons entering The Bahamas require a Bahamian visa except certain listed persons, including United States citizens entering as a bona fide visitor for a stay not exceeding eight (8) months. (www.immigration.gov.bs, checked 2026-10-15)
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection lists Nassau in the Bahamas among its Preclearance locations, where CBP personnel inspect travelers prior to boarding U.S.-bound flights, and gives the Nassau Preclearance office at Lynden Pindling International Airport operating hours of 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (www.cbp.gov, checked 2026-10-15)
• The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's FAQ says a public jitney service is available on Nassau/Paradise Island, usually running from early morning (around 6:30 a.m.) until around 7:00 p.m. with exact change required, and that taxi metered rates are set by law, with surcharges often applying for more than two persons and extra luggage. (www.bahamas.com, checked 2026-10-15)
• Lynden Pindling International Airport's Taxis page says taxis are located outside the US, International and Domestic Terminals, that taxi fares are based on two passengers and listed by zone from the airport, and that an additional $2.00 bridge toll will be charged for the Paradise Island zone. (nassaulpia.com, checked 2026-10-15)