Bermuda
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, known for pink sand beaches and clear blue water. Most of its hotels are on the south shore, and the island's history runs from 17th-century towns to a Royal Navy dockyard.
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, known for pink sand beaches and clear blue water. It is an archipelago of 181 islands, but the main islands are joined by bridges and look like one landmass. Most hotels are on the south shore. Hamilton is the capital, and St George's is the old first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Naval Dockyard is the island's most popular visitor attraction.
The climate is tropical, with warm winters and hot summers, and humid ocean air keeps temperatures fairly mild. The ocean averages about 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in August, so summer swimming is comfortable. The lowest temperatures usually come in February and March, and rainfall is lowest in April and May. Hurricanes often turn toward Bermuda but usually weaken on approach, so check storm warnings before you travel in the hurricane months. Snorkelers can reach reefs straight from the shore, especially at Church Bay.
Five things to know before Bermuda
- Complete the free Bermuda Arrival Card
Air and private yacht arrivals must complete the Arrival Card before or on arrival. It is free on the official government site; sites that charge a fee are not official. Visas and entry
- Plan to get around without a car
Visitors cannot rent standard cars. Use the pink-and-blue public buses, the public ferries, taxis, or rent a small electric car or scooter. Getting around
- Pack a layer from December to March
Bermuda is in the Atlantic, not the Caribbean. Winter highs are around 20°C with wind, pleasant for golf and walking but cool for swimming.
- Pay in Bermudian or US dollars
The Bermudian dollar is at par with the US dollar and both are accepted. Change often comes back in Bermudian dollars, which you cannot spend at home.
- Book around hurricane season
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most storms from August to October. Bermuda's peak risk is August to October; watch forecasts and hotel storm policies. Travel insurance
Bermuda travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays and the free Bermuda Arrival Card.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical, evacuation and storm cover to check for Bermuda.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.
Read the guideMoney and costsBermudian dollars at par with US dollars, and high costs.
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, ferries, taxis and small electric rentals.
Read the guide
Destinations in Bermuda
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Cool, windyJanuaryRain
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, windy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low17°Coolest monthFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 112 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Coolest month
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low17°Cool, windyMarchRain
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 133 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, windy
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh20°Low18°MildAprilPartly cloudy
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh22°Low21°Beach seasonMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach season
- JuneRain14 rainy daysHigh25°Low24°Warm, calmJuneRain
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 139 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JulyRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Hot, humidJulyRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- AugustRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 143 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 195 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh25°Low24°Warm seaOctoberRain
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh22°Low21°Mild, quietNovemberRain
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 204 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low19°CoolDecemberRain
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 128 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Hamilton, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Bermuda
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 21%
Hamilton
04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today23°21°21%Monday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 21%.
- Tue24°22°58%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Wed24°23°14%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Thu25°23°37%Thursday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Fri25°23°51%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Sat25°23°38%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Sun25°23°19%Sunday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 19%.
Updated 01:52 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1 BMD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Bermuda FAQ
Is Bermuda in the Caribbean?
No. Bermuda is in the North Atlantic, roughly level with the Carolinas, so it has a cooler winter than the Caribbean. It is usually grouped with the Caribbean for travel.
Can tourists rent a car in Bermuda?
No, visitors cannot rent standard cars. Buses, ferries and taxis cover the island, and you can rent small electric cars or scooters.
Do I need to pay for the Bermuda Arrival Card?
No. The Arrival Card is free on the official government site. Ignore websites that charge a fee to submit it.
When is hurricane season in Bermuda?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. Swimming weather runs roughly May to October; winter is cooler and quieter.
When is the best time to visit Bermuda?
May to July for warm water with lower storm risk. September and October are warm too, but fall in the peak of hurricane season.