When is hurricane season in the Bahamas?

Hurricane season in the Bahamas runs June 1 through November 30, with the highest storm risk from August to mid-October. The islands sit squarely in the Atlantic hurricane belt, so most crewed charter yachts reposition south or pause bookings during those peak months. Insurance is the reason. Many policies restrict where a yacht may operate once a named storm forms. The practical takeaway for charter planning: the Bahamas charter season effectively runs late November through May, when trade winds are steady, humidity drops, and the Exumas anchorages are at their calmest. Summer charters do happen, with rates dipping and cancellation terms loosening, but a flexible date range and a weather-contingency clause in the contract are essential.