These links will direct you to today's Bahamas water temperatures at Nassau, Freeport and several other locations. The chart following below maps out the average water temperatures month by month.
When you see the water temperatures during winter in the chart, you'll understand why the Bahamas is best in summer for snorkelers, divers and other watersports enthusiasts.
Bahamas Water Temperatures by Month
Compare Bahamas water temperatures with other popular watersports destinations to put them in perspective:
Florida Springs (where divers wear wet suits year-round): A constant 72 or 74 F.
Jamaica water temperatures stay above 80F all year round
South Florida water temperatures are 71 in winter, bloom to 86F in mid and late summer
Honolulu, Hawaii is 76F in January, finally peaking at 81F in September and October.