Coopers Town Travel Guide

City Settlement on northern Abaco Island

Coopers Town on Great Abaco lines a sheltered harbour; anglers and bonefishers arrive for flats fishing, small marinas, conch shacks and boat trips to nearby cays and diving spots.

Costs

Moderately pricey, budget-friendly options limited

Basic traveler: $100-$150 per day for simple lodgings, meals and local transport.

Safety

Generally safe with common-sense precautions

Small, low-crime community but watch for petty theft and hurricane-season hazards.

Best Time

Visit in the dry season (Nov-Apr)

November-April: dry, comfortable temperatures and calmer seas for boating and diving.

In This Guide

Why Visit Coopers Town?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

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Population

8,413

Infrastructure & Convenience

Very limited public transport; taxis and private boats; basic shops and English-spoken services.

Popularity

Attracts niche visitors seeking quiet island life, fishing and private-boat stopovers rather than mass tourism.

Known For

quiet island life, fishing, local Bahamian culture, boating access, small guesthouses, beaches, laid-back pace, boat charters

Coopers Town is a small Abaco settlement known for its old Loyalist-era cemeteries and traditional Bahamian architecture.

Why Visit Coopers Town? #

A laid-back gateway to northern Abaco, Coopers Town draws travelers who value quiet island life and world-class fishing. Visitors come for bonefishing flats and easy access to Elbow Cay’s Hope Town with its candy-striped lighthouse, plus beachside conch fritters and local seafood shacks. Short ferry hops link to neighboring cays, while periodic Junkanoo celebrations and small-community craft traditions reveal authentic Bahamian culture.

Top Things to Do in Coopers Town

All Attractions ›

Green Turtle Cay

Small Bahamian island known for beaches and boating

Island

Don't Miss

Man-O-War Cay - Visit the traditional boatbuilding island known for skilled craftsmen and wooden dinghies.
Elbow Cay (Hope Town) - Explore Hope Town's narrow streets, iconic lighthouse, and local galleries and cafés.
Treasure Cay Beach - Spend time on one of Abaco's best long sandy beaches and calm waters.

Hidden Gems

Green Turtle Cay - Small island village north of Abaco with artisan shops and quiet beaches.
Great Guana Cay (Nipper's) - Enjoy Nipper's beach bar scene and relaxed island dining beside clear water.
Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park - Snorkel protected reefs and quiet cays in this small marine sanctuary near Abaco.

Day Trips

Elbow Cay (Hope Town) - Ferry to Hope Town's striped lighthouse and pastel colonial cottages by sea.
Treasure Cay Beach - Relax on powdery sand and swim in sheltered turquoise waters at Treasure Cay.

Best Time to Visit Coopers Town #

Coopers Town is best from November through April, when cool breezes, lower humidity, and calm seas make boating and snorkeling ideal. Avoid peak hurricane months unless you want lower prices and flexible plans.

Cool Season

November - April · 18 - 25°C (64 - 77°F)

Pleasant, breezy days and clear water make island-hopping delightful; expect fewer bugs and lower humidity - ideal for snorkeling and long walks on quiet beaches.

Hot Season

May - September · 25 - 31°C (77 - 88°F)

Hotter, more humid afternoons with brief showers; great for early-morning fishing and late-afternoon beach time, but plan siestas during midday heat.

Hurricane Season

June - November · 26 - 31°C (79 - 88°F)

Warm, muggy conditions with elevated storm risk from August to October - cheaper travel and calmer crowds, but monitor forecasts and flexible plans are essential.

Best Time to Visit Coopers Town #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1389 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit

AprilDecemberMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

17° – 22°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

17° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.3

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 25°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

21° – 26°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

133 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

137 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

26° – 31°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

148 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

210 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 28°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

21° – 26°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.0

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 24°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

How to Get to Coopers Town

By Air

Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): The usual international gateway for the Bahamas is Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). From NAS you can catch scheduled domestic flights with Bahamasair or Western Air to regional airports that serve the Abacos, or connect to a commercial or charter flight to Marsh Harbour (MHH) or Treasure Cay (TCB). Travel time to Abaco islands depends on the regional flight (typically 30-50 minutes on a domestic flight); fares vary by carrier and season.

Marsh Harbour (MHH) / Treasure Cay (TCB): Coopers Town is on northern Great Abaco; the two nearest commercial airports are Marsh Harbour (MHH) and Treasure Cay (TCB). From either airport you’ll typically use a taxi or rental car to reach Coopers Town - expect drive times on the island of around 35-60 minutes from Marsh Harbour and shorter from Treasure Cay. Local taxi or shuttle prices vary by operator; expect to pay roughly USD 30-70 for a taxi transfer (approx.).

By Train & Bus

Train: There is no passenger rail service in the Bahamas. Travel between islands is by air or sea.

Bus / Local Shuttle: On Abaco, there is no fixed urban bus network; transport between settlements is by taxi, shared vans/shuttles or private transfer services. Taxis and shuttles operate from Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay; journeys to Coopers Town typically take 35-60 minutes depending on origin and road stops. Fares are operator-dependent - shared rides are cheaper, private taxis cost more (approx. USD 30-70).

How to Get Around Coopers Town #

Coopers Town is compact and easy to explore on foot; main streets and the harbor are walkable. Many visitors get around by bicycle or rented golf cart where available, and local taxis can be arranged for longer trips. To reach other islands you’ll use scheduled ferries or small charter flights from larger Abaco hubs; expect limited public transport and plan transfers in advance.

Where to Stay in Coopers Town #

Budget

Coopers Town - $70-180/night

Coopers Town itself has very few standalone budget inns; most budget stays are simple guesthouses or on neighboring cays like Green Turtle or Treasure Cay.

Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina - Resort on nearby Green Turtle Cay
Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort - Beachfront resort a short drive away

Mid-Range

Treasure Cay / Green Turtle Cay - $120-250/night

Mid-range options are mostly small resorts on nearby cays or Treasure Cay; expect comfortable amenities, beach access, and easy boat connections to Coopers Town.

Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina - Comfortable rooms, marina and waterfront dining
Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort - Mid-range resort with beach and golf

Luxury

Treasure Cay / Green Turtle Cay - $200+/night

True luxury options are limited near Coopers Town; the best high-end stays are small upscale resorts on nearby cays rather than in town itself.

Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort - Upscale beachfront resort with marina
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina - Quiet luxury on Green Turtle Cay

Where to Eat in Coopers Town #

Nightlife in Coopers Town #

Nightlife is quiet in Coopers Town. Evenings are typically low-key, with locals socializing at the town pier or small informal spots rather than nightlife venues. If you want bars, live music, or late-night options, plan to travel to larger Abaco towns.

Shopping in Coopers Town #

Shopping in Coopers Town is very limited-expect a handful of small convenience stores and a few gift shops selling basic souvenirs and beachwear. For supermarkets, specialty items, or a wider selection you’ll likely need to go to Marsh Harbour or other larger Abaco settlements.