Central America & Caribbean
The Bahamas in November
Storm season winds down while the water is still warm. A smart window, apart from Thanksgiving week.
The straight answer
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit The Bahamas. Storm season winds down while the water is still warm. A smart window, apart from Thanksgiving week.
- Weather
- Pleasant, highs near 82F (28C), water still near 80F (27C)
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 3 of 5
What November is like in The Bahamas
November is pleasant, with highs near 82F (28C) and water still near 80F (27C). Storm season winds down, and the islands are calm and green. Crowds are low and prices moderate. It is a smart window, apart from Thanksgiving week, when US travelers arrive and prices jump.
It suits couples, families, and divers who want warm water and fewer people. Avoid Thanksgiving week if you want value, since flights and resorts fill with US holiday travelers. If you want dry, peak-season weather, the islands shift into it in December, but at higher prices.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about The Bahamas this month.
Warm water, fewer people
The sea is still warm from summer, and beaches are quiet. It is a great snorkeling month.
Out Islands reopen
Resorts and dive shops that closed in September are back in business.
Exuma Cays by boat
Calmer weather makes day trips to the cays reliable again.
What to pack for November
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A rash guard
- Water shoes
- A light layer for breezy evenings
Our timing tip
Travel in the first half of November, before Thanksgiving week pushes prices up.
Book The Bahamas for November.
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- Hotels for November
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in The BahamasOpens a hotel search for The Bahamas in November, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in The BahamasWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in The BahamasTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in The Bahamas for November. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in The Bahamas
Exuma Cays by boat
A day through the cays: Thunderball Grotto, the swimming pigs of Big Major Cay, iguanas on the cays, and sandbars at low tide. Calm-sea days in spring and early summer are the best.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
A no-take marine reserve run by the Bahamas National Trust, reached by boat. Some of the healthiest reefs in the country.
Harbour Island's pink sand
Three miles of pink-tinged sand on the Atlantic side of Eleuthera, reached by a short water taxi from North Eleuthera airport.
Atlantis, Paradise Island
The mega-resort's water park, aquariums, and marine habitat. Day passes are available but limited; check before planning a visit.
Nassau on foot
Queen's Staircase, Fort Fincastle, and Arawak Cay's fish fry stalls for conch salad. Cruise-ship days make downtown crowded.
Andros blue holes
The largest Bahamian island is mostly wild, with inland and ocean blue holes, a huge barrier reef, and world-class bonefishing.
Beat the crowds
- Skip Nassau and Paradise Island in March if you are not there for spring break; go to Eleuthera, the Exumas, or Andros instead.
- Check the Nassau cruise schedule: downtown and Paradise Island beaches are packed on multi-ship days and noticeably quieter on light days.
- Book Exuma boat tours for the first departure of the day; the pig beach and grotto get crowded as the day tours stack up.
- Target the two value windows: late April to May, and early November to mid December outside Thanksgiving week.
Know before you go
- September and early October: some Out Island resorts, restaurants, and dive shops close for several weeks. Nassau's big resorts stay open year-round.
- Winter cold fronts can cancel boat tours and ferries for a day or two; build slack into an Exumas itinerary between December and March.
- The Abacos and parts of Grand Bahama were heavily damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Much has been rebuilt, but some properties never reopened; confirm current status before booking.
- Junkanoo nights (Boxing Day and New Year's Day) close roads in downtown Nassau and shift business hours around the parades.
The Bahamas in November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit The Bahamas?
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit The Bahamas. Storm season winds down while the water is still warm. A smart window, apart from Thanksgiving week.
What is the weather like in The Bahamas in November?
Pleasant, highs near 82F (28C), water still near 80F (27C).
Is The Bahamas crowded in November?
November is one of the quieter months in The Bahamas; most sights can be done without long waits.
Keep planning The Bahamas.
The months either side, and the best one if this is not it.
Also at their best in November
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