What Caribbean islands have the least amount of rain?


What Caribbean islands have the least amount of rain? So to answer your question, Aruba is the driest island you'll find in the Caribbean. Other relatively dry islands are Antigua and Barbuda, parts of Turks/Caicos (Grand Turk Island), parts of the Bahamas. Most of the other islands are in the 50-65 inches of rainfall territory.


Is it sunny all year round in the Caribbean?

The Caribbean has a tropical climate so you'll find hot and sunny weather all year round. Most islands have a rainy season, usually from May to October. You'll get higher temperatures, humidity and more rain at this time.


What island does not have rainy season?

Curaçao doesn't have a distinct rainy season like the Caribbean islands to the north. Its interior is, after all, almost desert-like.


Why is Aruba so dry?

Because it's located just below the hurricane belt, the climate is dry, and there is very little rain.


Which is the nicest part of the Caribbean?

Best Caribbean islands to visit
  1. St Kitts and Nevis. Come to St Kitts and neighbouring Nevis for the quiet Caribbean life — a mellow itinerary of golf, delicious meals and lazy beach days, led by a regular crowd who like their hotels five-star. ...
  2. Jamaica. ...
  3. St Lucia. ...
  4. Trinidad and Tobago. ...
  5. Grenada. ...
  6. The Bahamas. ...
  7. Antigua. ...
  8. Aruba.


What are the least rainy islands?

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.


What is the sunniest Caribbean island?

Aruba is famously known to have the most sunny days in the Caribbean, so your long-awaited and well-deserved getaway is practically guaranteed to have perfect weather. Aruba gets very little rainfall and has consistent low to mid-80's temperatures, and warm waters all year round.


What is the driest Caribbean island?

Anguilla, located northeast in the chain of Leeward Islands, sees the lowest number of rain days at 40, followed closely by Providenciales, Turks and Caicos at 43.


Where is the best place for weather in the Caribbean?

Temperatures remain warm and humid throughout the month, with an average temperature in the mid to low 80s. For the warmest temperatures, the farthest south, the better. Rainfall is moderate for most destinations, but for the best weather, stick to the western and southern Caribbean islands.


What time of year is best to visit Caribbean?

The best time to visit the Caribbean is during its driest months, from February to May. But the Caribbean islands enjoy a hot, tropical climate all year round, with average highs of 82°F. The wettest period is between July and November, although the official hurricane season lasts from June to November.


Which Caribbean island is most affected by climate change?

In the nearly two decades between 2000 and 2019, the Bahamas and Haiti ranked among the top ten countries and territories globally that were most affected by extreme weather events [PDF].


Which is the wettest Caribbean island?

Canyoning Dominica - Wettest Caribbean Island.


What Caribbean island has the prettiest water?

Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.


Where is the safest island to visit in the Caribbean?

The safest Caribbean islands to visit
  • Barbados.
  • The Dominican Republic.
  • Anguilla.
  • St. Maarten/St. Martin.
  • St. Barts.
  • The Virgin Islands.
  • Antigua.
  • Turks & Caicos.


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 are the best months to go to the Caribbean?

The heart of the Caribbean's high season is December, January, and February when the region experiences both moderate temperatures and its driest months. Because of spring holidays and generally good weather, March and April are also regarded as part of the high season.


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.


What is the least poor Caribbean island?

Antigua and Barbuda may not be 100% free of poverty, but can be a beacon of hope towards its neighbors. At 12% they have the lowest poverty rate in the Caribbean and Central America.