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Bahamas
Weather and Climate
General
Climate
The trade winds that blow almost continually
throughout The Islands of The Bahamas give
the islands a a great climate which varies
little year round. The most refreshing time
is between September through May, when the
temperature averages 70-75F degrees. The
rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures
between 80-85F degrees.
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a temperate
climate ranging from 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit
with high humidity in the summer months
to 70-80 degrees in the winter. Nighttime
temperatures are generally cooler by 5-7
degrees. In the more northerly islands,
winter temperatures are approximately 5
degrees lower than the southern islands.
Sea surface temperatures vary between 74
degrees in February and 84 degrees in August.
Current
Weather
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Bahamas At A Glance
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Language: English (official)
Government: Constitutional
parliamentary democracy
Capital: Nassau
Size: 13,940 sq
km
Location: Caribbean,
chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Climate: Tropical
marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Electricity: 120
Volts AC
Currency: Bahamian
dollar (BSD)
Driving: Drive on
the left. Valid drivers license needed
Rentals: Major companies
in larger cities such as Nassau and Freeport. Local companies on the out islands
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