The Bahamas experience the year‐round warm, humid conditions associated with the Tropics, but with more distinct seasonal variations than the Southern Caribbean Islands. Seasonal mean temperatures range from 21‐24˚C in the cooler months of December to February, to 27‐28˚C in the warmer months of July and August. The wet season occurs through May to October, during which the islands receive around 100‐150mm per month. Inter‐annual variability in climate here is influenced strongly the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). El Niño episodes bring warmer and drier than average conditions between June and August and La Niña episodes bring colder and wetter conditions at this time. The Bahamas also lie in the heart of the Atlantic hurricane belt, where Hurricanes occur throughout August, September and October. Heavy rainfall associated with cyclones and hurricanes contributes significantly to wet season rainfall totals. The occurrence of hurricanes is strongly linked to ENSO, with more frequent hurricane activity associated with La Nina events, and less frequent events in El Nino years.