AcklinsAbout Acklins
Acklins is an island and district in the southern Bahamas composed of cays and shallow banks. It is a low-lying island chain characterised by salt ponds, sandy beaches and reef-protected lagoons.
Local activity centres on small-scale fishing, subsistence agriculture and tourism linked to sport fishing and quiet beach stays. The island has few large settlements and retains much of its natural coastal environment.
Acklins lies within the Bahamas archipelago in the Atlantic, southeast of the main island clusters and accessible by regional boat or air services from larger Bahamian centres.
- Recreation and wildlife: The island is sparsely populated and known for natural beaches, shallow banks and fishing, including bonefishing in surrounding waters.
Best Time to Visit Acklins
Visit in the dry season for the most reliable weather and calm seas; infrastructure is basic year-round.
Weather & Climate near Acklins
Tropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (737 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 29 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 21° - 26° | 23° | 24 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 27 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 32° | 28° | 52 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 32° | 29° | 63 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 95 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 128 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 28° | 26° | 73 mm | - | - | 7.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 47 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Acklins
Acklins is reached by regional flight connections from Nassau and by occasional boat services. Check local schedules and charter options; travel between islands can be weather-dependent.
Tips for Visiting Acklins
- Acklins is a dispersed Bahamian island with limited tourist infrastructure; arrange accommodation and boat transfers in advance.
- Salt ponds and bonefish flats are the island's highlights - bring appropriate fishing or birdwatching kit.