The drier season lasts 4. The month with the fewest wet days in West Caribbean is January , with an average of 2. Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone , snow alone , or a mixture of the two.
The month with the most days of rain alone in West Caribbean is October , with an average of To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding day period centered around each day of the year.
West Caribbean experiences significant seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year in West Caribbean. The month with the most rain in West Caribbean is October , with an average rainfall of 4.
The month with the least rain in West Caribbean is January , with an average rainfall of 0. The length of the day in West Caribbean does not vary substantially over the course of the year, staying within 41 minutes of 12 hours throughout.
In , the shortest day is December 21 , with 11 hours, 34 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 20 , with 12 hours, 41 minutes of daylight.
The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars new Moons and blue bars full Moons indicate key Moon phases. We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid.
Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night. The month with the most muggy days in West Caribbean is May , with The month with the fewest muggy days in West Caribbean is February , with This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector speed and direction at 10 meters above the ground.
The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages. The average hourly wind speed in West Caribbean experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The windier part of the year lasts for 4. The windiest month of the year in West Caribbean is February , with an average hourly wind speed of 3. The calmer time of year lasts for 7. The calmest month of the year in West Caribbean is October , with an average hourly wind speed of 1. The wind is most often from the east for 1. West Caribbean is located near a large body of water e.
This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water. Proprietary Information. Example of Outputs. Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia St. For less wind and more stable conditions, visit the Caribbean during the driest months, February through the end of May. During these months, you can expect low winds, clear skies, and very few rain showers.
However, as with all plans involving weather, it is always best to check the local weather before leaving on your trip so you can best plan out what to bring, what do to, and how to get the most out of your Caribbean getaway. What to Pack: Make the most of the Caribbean's great weather by spending lots of time outdoors! Pack a swimsuit, beach or pool coverups, and other light clothing like shorts, linen pants, and flowy dresses.
Insect repellant and sunscreen is always a must-pack in the Caribbean. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile.
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List of Partners vendors. The "season" runs roughly from mid-December to mid-April, which is generally the driest time of year in the Caribbean and the most miserable time of year in the U. Northeast and Midwest and in Canada. Hotels charge their highest prices during the peak winter period, and you'll have to make your reservations well in advance -- months in advance if you want to travel over Christmas or in the depths of February, especially around U.
Presidents Day weekend. The off season in the Caribbean -- roughly from mid-April to mid-December although this varies from hotel to hotel -- is one big summer sale, though it's become more popular in recent years. Dollar for dollar, you'll spend less money by renting a summer house or self-sufficient unit in the Caribbean than you would on Cape Cod, Fire Island, or Laguna Beach. You just have to be able to tolerate strong sun if you're considering coming in the summer. In the off season, the beaches are less crowded, and you can get good deals.
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