🇰🇾 Grand Cayman vs Nassau 🇧🇸

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Nassau, Bahamas — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Grand Cayman is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Nassau is drier, with roughly 46 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman🇧🇸 Nassau
Avg annual high29°C28°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (25°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year312266
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇰🇾 Grand Cayman

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

🇧🇸 Nassau

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Cayman or Nassau warmer?

Grand Cayman is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Grand Cayman or Nassau?

Grand Cayman is rainier — Nassau sees about 46 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Grand Cayman vs Nassau?

Grand Cayman is best around January, February, December; Nassau is best around January, February, December.

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