Does it rain a lot in the Caribbean in August?

In August the southern islands of the Caribbean, including Barbados, are beautifully warm with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. It's also a wet month, with around 150mm of rain expected across 16 showery days.



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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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Canyoning Dominica - Wettest Caribbean Island.

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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.

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  • Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. ...
  • Grenada in the Caribbean.


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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.

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