Matthew Town weather by month & the best time to visit
Bahamas · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Matthew Town is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 94/100), with March and January close behind. Matthew Town averages about 3,219 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 22 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Matthew Town?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Matthew Town is February, then March and January. The dullest month is October (73/100, 135 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Matthew Town?
Matthew Town is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,219 hours of sunshine a year. February (94/100) is noticeably better than October (73). Matthew Town is the sunniest of the 21 destinations tracked in Bahamas. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 41% of the annual 747 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 35 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| February | 94 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 22 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 93 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 30 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| April | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 38 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 92 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 85 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 70 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 90 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 47 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 86 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 66 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 94 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 73 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 135 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 78 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 40 mm | 6 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Matthew Town by month
The sea off Matthew Town is warmest in July at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in January at 27°C / 81°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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Matthew Town: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Matthew Town?
Matthew Town 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 Matthew Town get a year?
Matthew Town gets about 3,219 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Matthew Town?
The sunniest time to visit Matthew Town is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 94/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Matthew Town?
October is the least sunny month in Matthew Town, scoring 73/100 with about 135 mm of rain.
Is Matthew Town the sunniest place in Bahamas?
Yes — with about 3,219 hours of sunshine a year, Matthew Town has the most annual sunshine of the 21 Bahamas destinations tracked by Sunshine Atlas.
What is the sea temperature in Matthew Town?
The sea in Matthew Town ranges from about 27°C (January) to 30°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Matthew Town?
The typical midday UV index in Matthew Town peaks around 11 (extreme) in March, easing to about 6 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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