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

In March, the Bahamas shake off winter with a gentle kind of exuberance. Bougainvillea spills over garden walls in bright pinks and oranges, conch stands line the roadsides, and steel drums echo through the breeze as festivals return. The weather is near-perfect — warm but not stifling, with low humidity and little rain — making it one of the easiest, most enjoyable times to explore.

You’ll feel it in the details—citrus trees blooming in courtyard gardens, the rhythm of rake-and-scrape music drifting from beach bars, and kitchens leaning into spring’s flavors with grilled lobster and guava duff. March afternoons stretch long and golden, perfect for barefoot beach walks or sailing between quiet cays.

It’s a time when the islands feel both lively and unhurried, offering just the right mix of energy and calm. An advisor on TravelJoy can help you time a boat to see the swimming pigs before the tours fill up, book a boutique stay steps from Eleuthera’s pink sands, or snag a spot at the Nassau Wine & Food Festival before it sells out.

Yes, if you’re looking for warm days, light breezes, and dry skies, March is one of the best months to visit The Bahamas. Average highs hover around the mid-to-high 70s, with low humidity and barely 2.5 inches of rain throughout the month. It’s not too hot, not too wet—just ideal for beach days, sailing trips, and underwater adventures. And since it’s outside hurricane season, the weather is generally stable and welcoming.

But there is a catch. March is part of the peak season and draws Spring Break crowds, especially to popular hubs like Nassau and Freeport. This also means higher hotel prices compared to the shoulder season months. But venture to the Out Islands or time your activities right, and you’ll still find space to slow down and soak in the island rhythms.

Crowds and pricing aside, March is also when the islands are at their most welcoming, with music festivals in Exuma, rum tastings in Nassau, and straw markets alive with color and conversation. Outside the hotspots, you’ll find another side of The Bahamas—in Eleuthera’s pink-sand coves or Great Exuma’s sleepy fishing villages.

An advisor on TravelJoy can tailor your trip around what matters to you—like planning boat tours before the party boats hit the water, booking an oceanfront room on peaceful Little Exuma, or building in day trips to secluded cays where the only sound is your paddle hitting the sea.