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Bahamas in April: Your guide to weather, events & travel

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Matt Byrd

Last updated

July 15, 2025

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April arrives with soft winds, clear skies, and the kind of sun that warms your skin without chasing you into the shade. Fruit stalls start filling with pineapples and sugar apples, and you’ll catch the scent of salt, smoke, and sea as beachside grills fire up around midday. Mornings are made for reef swims and lazy paddles through mangroves; afternoons bring music from open windows and hammocks strung between palms.

April in the Bahamas has its own rhythm — a mix of holiday buzz and slow afternoons by the sea. The first half of the month pulses with activity: Easter regattas, kite-flying festivals, and beach cookouts that draw both locals and visitors. But by mid-April, the pace softens.

If you’d like help deciding whether to dive into the island’s festive heart or wind down in quiet coves, an advisor on TravelJoy can recommend ideal hotels, suggest the best times to join the Regatta on Exuma or the Coconut Festival in Grand Bahama, and plan relaxed beachside evenings with just the right blend of activity and calm.

Is April a good time to visit Bahamas?

Yes — April is one of the most rewarding months to explore the Bahamas, especially if you time it right. The first half of the month still falls within peak season, with near-perfect conditions: skies are mostly clear, temperatures hover in the low 80s, and the water is calm and inviting. But once Easter passes, the pace begins to shift. Crowds thin out, hotel rates ease slightly, and popular beaches — especially outside Nassau — start to feel more spacious again.

If you’re planning to visit around Easter, be ready for busier beaches, crowded ferries, and steeper prices. It’s a big holiday locally, which means popular resorts and excursions often book out early.

However, you can avoid some of this rush by timing your trip around mid-to-late April. You can snorkel quiet reefs in the morning, catch a spring festival in town, and still find a beachfront table for dinner without much effort. An advisor on TravelJoy can help fine-tune this itinerary further by booking reef tours out of Staniel Cay and finding a quiet pink-sand beach stay in Eleuthera for mid-April.

High temperature
82°F / 28°C
Low temperature
72°F / 22°C
Rainfall
2.2 in / 55 mm
Sun & daylight
9 hours / 13 hours
Seasonal tips

- Dry, warm days

- Great for kayaking and SUP

- Bring reef-safe sunscreen

- Expect moderate humidity

- Spring blossoms across islands

Where to go in Bahamas in April

Great Exuma
Come mid-April, George Town lights up with the Family Island Regatta—a four-day sailing competition where handmade Bahamian sloops race across turquoise water. On shore, the festivities are just as lively. You can enjoy live music, conch fritters sizzling on open grills, and a spirited crowd that feels more like a beach party than a sporting event.
Pelican Point, Grand Bahama
If you’re around on April 21, make a trip to tiny Pelican Point for the Coconut Festival. It’s relaxed and homegrown, the kind of event where you wander between food stalls offering coconut rice, coconut curry, and coconut tarts, then pick up handmade jewelry or a carved keepsake before catching a rake-and-scrape performance under the trees. It’s one of the best ways to get a true local flavor—both literally and culturally.
Long Island
For something slower-paced, head to Long Island. It’s especially beautiful in April—dry, breezy, and full of hidden beaches and coastal cliffs. You can snorkel Dean’s Blue Hole in calm morning water or hike to see the crashing waves at the Columbus Monument. It’s not event-focused like Exuma or the Grand Bahama, but if you’re after space, sun, and scenery, April is the perfect time to come.
Eleuthera
If you’re heading to the Bahamas in mid-to-late April, Eleuthera is a great pick. The Easter crowds start to thin out, so you’ll have more space to enjoy the pink-sand beaches and quiet coastal roads. You can swim at French Leave Beach in the morning, grab fresh conch salad in Governor’s Harbour, and stop by Gregory Town as local pineapple season gets going.

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Things to do in Bahamas in April

Event
Location
Timing
Bahamas International Cultural Festival
International Cultural Festival celebrating global cultures
Nassau
Mid-April
Long Island Sailing Regatta
Community sailing event at Long Island Regatta
Long Island
Late April
Bimini Music Fest
Beachfront music festival in Bimini
Bimini
Mid-April
Nassau Culinary Month
Special menus featured during Nassau Culinary Month
Nassau
All April
Heritage Horse Parade
Family-friendly horse parade showcasing heritage
Eleuthera
Mid-April
Earth Day Reef Talks
Reef talks and marine protection events on Earth Day
Nassau
April 22
Andros Sea Turtle Spotting
Conservation tours for sea turtle spotting in Andros
Andros
April weekends

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