Green Turtle Cay
Island Small Bahamian island known for beaches and boating
North of Abaco, Green Turtle Cay centers on the village of New Plymouth, sheltered beaches and boating lanes; visitors come for snorkeling, sportfishing and classic Bahamian architecture.
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How to Get to Green Turtle Cay #
Most visitors arrive via Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco. From Marsh Harbour (Marsh Harbour Airport, MHH) arrange a water taxi or ferry to New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay - services run daily but schedules vary seasonally. Private charters and sailboats are common; small-plane charters to nearby islands plus a short boat hop are also typical.
Tips for Visiting Green Turtle Cay #
- Carry Bahamian cash (Bahamian dollars accepted everywhere) - some small businesses on Green Turtle Cay don't take cards.
- Stay overnight in New Plymouth to hear the church bells at dusk; the town goes quiet quickly after sunset.
- Hire a local water taxi to explore nearby uninhabited cays and the shallow northern flats - snorkelling is better from a small boat than from the main pier.
Best Time to Visit Green Turtle Cay #
Best visited in the dry winter months (Nov-Apr) for calm seas and reliable boat services; summers are hotter and quieter but carry hurricane risk.
Weather & Climate near Green Turtle Cay #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1374 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and breezy conditions.
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