Weather and Climate
The weather in Abaco is generally consistent throughout the changing seasons. The summer months consists of gentle trade winds, but warm temperatures. It is common for isolated thunderstorms to come and go quickly during the months of May through September. The winter months are quite comfortable and generally pretty warm, with the exception of cold fronts, which make their way over from Florida. March is great for sailing, as it is breezy throughout the entire month, and accompanied by great weather. The island's climate can be described as “Tropical Marine,” with the temperatures averaging mid 70's in the winter, and mid 80's in the summer. The climate in Abaco is definitely an attraction in itself, but it is just an added bonus when considering the spectacular sun, sand, and surf.
| Current Weather Conditions in Abaco | Rocky Bay Web Cam (White Sound, Elbow Cay) |
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For Local Weather, Weekly Forecasts, and Passage Conditions, please visit Barometer Bob.com - a local weather website run out of Marsh Harbour.
Abaco Average Temperatures
| High Air Temp. | Low Air Temp. | Water Temp. | |
| January | 77° F (25° C) | 65°
F |
70°
F |
| February | 78°
F |
66°
F |
71°
F |
| March | 81°
F |
68°
F |
74°
F |
| April | 81°
F |
71°
F |
75°
F |
| May | 85°
F |
72°
F |
79°
F |
| June | 87°
F |
74°
F |
80°
F |
| July | 90°
F |
77°
F |
84°
F |
| August | 91°
F |
78°
F |
86°
F |
| September | 93°
F |
78°
F |
85°
F |
| October | 87°
F |
74°
F |
81°
F |
| November | 83°
F |
71°
F |
77°
F |
| December | 81°
F |
68°
F |
73°
F |
| TIP | During the winter months, once the sun goes down, it can get quite cold. It is recommended that you always bring a sweatshirt or a jacket. |
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Hurricane Season
The official Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1st and ends November 30th, although hurricanes can, and often do, form outside of these dates. Typically, hurricane activity tends to increase during the months of August through October.
To read more about hurricanes, and view current and past hurricane activity, please visit the National Hurricane Center website.
