What are the wind patterns in the Caribbean?
What are the wind patterns in the Caribbean? The generally east winds blow from the East Northeast to the East Southeast and vary in strength from 15 to 25 knots. They are affected by the size and location of the Bermuda High to the north, the Low over South America and fronts passing off the East Coast of the United States.
Why is the Caribbean so windy?
Due to the rotation of the earth and the Coriolis Effect, the whole area is blessed with an Easterly trade wind, so called because it used to bring the trade ships from Europe.
What is the most likely month for a Caribbean hurricane to occur?
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.
Is it ever not windy in Aruba?
Because of unobstructed trade winds from the Eastern Caribbean, the wind blows year-round in Aruba, peaking May through June, when it averages 35 knots. Typically, January is one of the calmer months, with winds averaging 18 knots.
What is the average wind speed in the Caribbean?
The winds in the windier season (October to April) travel about 12.3 miles per hour. November has the highest average wind speeds, with winds traveling 14.2 miles per hour. During April to October, winds are slower and travel 10.5 miles per hour.
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.
What months to avoid the Caribbean?
What month should you avoid in the Caribbean? Due to the risk of hurricanes, September and October are the months when it is wise to avoid the Caribbean.
What is the sunniest month in the Caribbean?
January is one of the driest, sunniest months in the Caribbean islands making it a popular winter sun destination, so it's advisable to book well in advance.
Where is the Caribbean to avoid?
I always try to find beauty everywhere that I visit, but you might want to avoid some of these Caribbean Islands. Some of the most dangerous Caribbean Islands to visit are Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago, and surprisingly Puerto Rico. These islands have more crime in general, and you should visit with increased caution.