Governor's Harbour weather by month & the best time to visit
Bahamas · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Governor's Harbour is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 90/100), with January and March close behind. Governor's Harbour averages about 2,883 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F and roughly 33 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Harbour?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Governor's Harbour is February, then January and March. The dullest month is September (69/100, 145 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Governor's Harbour?
Governor's Harbour gets a lot of sun: around 2,883 hours a year. February (90/100) is noticeably better than September (69). It ranks #12 of 21 destinations in Bahamas for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,883 hours. The year's 1,003 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 23° / 73°F | 22° / 72°F | 38 mm | 5 | 25° / 77°F |
| February | 90 | 23° / 73°F | 22° / 72°F | 33 mm | 7 | 24° / 75°F |
| March | 89 | 24° / 75°F | 22° / 72°F | 40 mm | 9 | 24° / 75°F |
| April | 86 | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 56 mm | 10 | 25° / 77°F |
| May | 75 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 114 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| June | 72 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 131 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 76 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 107 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 74 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 122 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 145 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 75 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 113 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| November | 84 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 66 mm | 6 | 27° / 81°F |
| December | 89 | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 38 mm | 5 | 26° / 79°F |
Sea temperature in Governor's Harbour by month
The sea off Governor's Harbour is warmest in July at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in February at 24°C / 75°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Governor's Harbour: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Governor's Harbour?
Governor's Harbour is a beach resort in Bahamas with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Governor's Harbour get a year?
Governor's Harbour gets about 2,883 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Governor's Harbour?
The sunniest time to visit Governor's Harbour is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 90/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F.
What is the least sunny month in Governor's Harbour?
September is the least sunny month in Governor's Harbour, scoring 69/100 with about 145 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Governor's Harbour?
The sea in Governor's Harbour ranges from about 24°C (February) to 30°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Governor's Harbour?
The typical midday UV index in Governor's Harbour peaks around 10 (very high) in April, easing to about 5 (moderate) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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