If you’re heading to Disney’s Lookout Cay or Castaway Cay in the winter, you might be wondering how chilly it gets. The good news is: winter in the Bahamas is basically a warm spring day compared to upstate New York in February. Most guests find the weather extremely comfortable.
During winter sailings, December through February, daytime highs usually sit in the mid 70s to low 80s, which feels perfect for shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, and swimsuits. Many cruisers report being warm enough to hit the beaches, explore the island, and enjoy the water without ever feeling cold. Even in February, people often describe the weather as “perfect,” with plenty of sunshine and low humidity.
Evenings can cool off a bit. After sunset, you may want a light long-sleeve shirt or thin pants, especially if you’re still damp from the ocean or there’s a breeze. But you won’t be dealing with anything close to winter weather, it’s more like a mild spring evening.
What about ocean temperature?
The ocean can be a touch cooler in winter, especially compared to the summer months, but most guests still find it very swimmable. Some people say it feels refreshing at first but better once you’re in. It’s nowhere near the cold shock you’d get from a northern beach in winter.
Bottom line
If you’re coming from somewhere cold, like the Northeast or Midwest, the Bahamas in winter feels like a slice of summer. Expect warm days, comfortable evenings, and ocean water that’s cool but still great for swimming. Shorts by day, a light layer by night and that’s about as tough as winter gets on Lookout Cay or Castaway Cay.
