Lucayan National Park

How to Get to Lucayan National Park #

Lucayan National Park is on the eastern side of Grand Bahama, accessed from Freeport. Local taxis and rental cars are common; the park is a short drive from downtown Freeport and signage marks access roads and parking areas.

Tips for Visiting Lucayan National Park #

Arrive early at the park's blue hole and boardwalks to see Bahamian wildlife at its most active.
Hire a local guide from the nearby settlements to learn about the park's ecology and conservation work.
Respect signage for mangrove and cliffside areas - some habitats are fragile and closed to the public.

Best Time to Visit Lucayan National Park #

Best during the dry season for cave and boardwalk visits and calmer marine conditions.

Dry Season (Nov-Apr)

Nov-Apr · 22-28°C (72-82°F)

Calm seas and pleasant temperatures for exploring caves and boardwalks.

Wet/Hurricane Season (Jun-Nov)

Jun-Nov · 24-31°C (75-88°F)

Warmer and wetter; check for storm advisories during peak hurricane months.

Weather & Climate near Lucayan National Park #

Climate

Lucayan National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1482 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 24 Good

Best Time to Visit

AprilDecemberMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 24°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 25°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

5.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

121 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

195 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

142 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

182 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (232 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

232 mm

Rainfall

4.3 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). Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

202 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 27°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

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