However, there is a distinct wet and dry season. The months of November through April enjoy highs ranging from the 70s to the mid-80s, with rain on only six to 10 days per month. The period from May through October brings frequent rain in the form of brief, locally heavy showers. Highs can reach into the 90s, while lows usually hover in the 70s. Snow is non-existent, and tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are a rarity, although waterspouts are known to occur.
Hurricanes remain a threat to the islands.
On average, a hurricane impacts Nassau about once or twice each decade. On the list of tropical cyclones that have affected the island are 1999's Floyd, Andrew in 1992, and David in 1979. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Sailing, fishing and diving are favorite pastimes of visitors, but there are other things to see. Whether it's the bustling waterfront or the historic downtown, walking through the streets of Nassau is stepping into a world of the past. Eighteenth and 19th Century buildings grace the streets of the island.