Is there a rainy season in the Caribbean?

Is there a rainy season in the Caribbean? However, there are two main seasons in the Caribbean: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season is characterized by higher humidity and more rainfall and runs from May to November. The dry season is generally drier and cooler and runs from December to April.

Which Caribbean island has the least rain?

Out of roughly 700 islands in the Caribbean, Aruba consistently ranks as having the least amount of rainfall – averaging about 15 inches for the entire year, making our weather conditions as pleasant as they are safe.

Which Caribbean islands get the most rain?

Mountainous islands such as Cuba, Dominica, Jamaica and St Lucia get significantly more rain in the season than flatter nations such as Anguilla and Barbados — the presence of rainforests is a useful clue — but in most cases the tropical storms are short and spectacularly intense before clearing and leaving magnificent ...

Where is the best weather in the Caribbean?

You don't want to head to the north for a white Christmas and find sunny skies waiting. Nor do you want to head to a Caribbean beach and find only drizzly rain to greet you. Fortunately, the TCI has your back! The Turks and Caicos are, by far, the best Caribbean Island to visit year-round.

What is the most expensive month to travel to Caribbean?

December. From mid-December it's peak season (and peak prices) in the Caribbean although you might find some deals at the start of the month. Some resorts try to tempt vacationers with deals ahead of the busy Christmas rush. Weather-wise it's warm and dry with little chance of any thunderstorms.

Where is the safest place to go in the Caribbean?

What is the coldest month in the Caribbean?

With 28 island nations, the Caribbean is a diverse and beautiful region of the world with a consistent, tropical climate. Although January is the coldest month in the Caribbean, you'll still experience beautifully warm temperatures, with hot days and slightly cooler nights.

Where to avoid in Caribbean?

The most dangerous Caribbean islands. On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago. As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts.

What months are bad weather in Caribbean?

When is hurricane season in the Caribbean? According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September.

Is there an off season in Caribbean?

There are two Caribbean seasons: high and low. The high season runs from mid-December to mid-April and the low season is from June to November.

Do Caribbean cruises get cold at night?

If you're out on deck at night in Alaska, it's likely to be cold. In the Caribbean, it can be chilly after the sun goes down, thanks to the ocean breezes, but chances are good that you won't ever need a down parka to stay warm.

What month do most hurricanes hit the Caribbean?

According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.

Which Caribbean is the safest?

What months to avoid for cruising the Caribbean?