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Lucayan National Park

National Park

National park on Grand Bahama protecting mangrove creeks, subterranean limestone caves and Gold Rock Beach; visitors kayak boardwalks, explore caves and watch migratory birds.

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Lucayan National Park essentials

Address: Lucayan National Park, East Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
Website: bnt.bs
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Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 16° - 24° 20° 61 mm partly cloudy 74% 5.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
February Excellent 16° - 25° 21° 88 mm partly cloudy 76% 5.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
March Excellent 18° - 26° 22° 78 mm some cloud 74% 5.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 67 mm some cloud 74% 5.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
May Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 121 mm some cloud 76% 4.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.3h
June Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 195 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
July Very Good 25° - 32° 33° 142 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.5h
August Good 25° - 32° 33° 182 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
September Good 24° - 31° 31° 232 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 202 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.2 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Excellent 20° - 27° 24° 67 mm partly cloudy 75% 5.6 m/s 1.0 high 10.7h
December Excellent 17° - 25° 21° 47 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

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.