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Destination Guides - North America / Bahamas
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| There have been a number of incidents of violent crime on the larger islands. Take precautions to safeguard your valuables and do not take risks with your personal safety. Photocopy your passport. Do not walk alone or in isolated areas after dark. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Recommended vaccinations: Hep A, Typhoid and carry proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever if travelling from a country where Yellow Fever is present. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
4 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
12 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
16 |
16 |
9 |
4 |
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| The Bahamas are mostly flat, sub-tropical islands and are the closest of the Caribbean islands to the Florida coast. The temperature fluctuates little throughout the year but it is a slightly cooler than some of the other Caribbean islands. Expect rain all year, particularly between May to October. Hurricanes are experienced between June to November. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Nassau, The Bahamas
| Friday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 06:53EDT, Sunset: 19:18EDT |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 06:54EDT, Sunset: 19:17EDT |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 27°C (81°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 70%, Sunrise: 06:54EDT, Sunset: 19:16EDT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Although following the laid back and casual behaviour evident in all the Caribbean Islands, keep beachwear for the beach only. |
| Getting Around |
| Charter flights and boats link the islands. Travel by bus, taxi, bicycle or hire car is easy enough. Watersports operators are often unregulated. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Labour Day on 1 May, National Day on 10 July, Emancipation on 4 August and Heroes Day on 12 October. Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Assumption on 15 August and Christmas Day on 25 December. Expect to see a Carnival on New Year's Day on 1 January and also on Boxing Day on 26 December. |
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| Religion |
| Christian denominations |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays up to 3 months. Time in the Bahamas count towards the 90 day visa waiver programme operating in mainland USA. |
| British Embassy Details |
| The nearest representative is in Jamaica: British High Commission, PO Box 575, 28 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10. Tel: (001)(876)510 0700 |
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