Does it rain a lot in the Caribbean in September?

Caribbean Weather in September Two things to be aware of this month are heavier rainfall and hurricanes. Most Caribbean destinations will experience their highest amount of rainfall either this month or next, and some places, like St Lucia, will have more rainy days than sunny ones.



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Caribbean weather September The more easterly islands including St Lucia and Trinidad are quite rainy at this time of year, while the western islands such as the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are relatively dry.

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As you may have learned, they are closed because that's the peak of hurricane season. Many top Caribbean resorts close during Sept-Oct each year.

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Aside from the prices, summer is the worst time for most people to visit the Caribbean. The weather can be uncomfortably hot and muggy at the best of times. More important, summer is also the hurricane season. The risk of hurricanes is especially high in August and September.

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Fall: Low prices, low occupancy, risky weather Fall, especially September and early October, is not a bad time to cruise to the Caribbean – unless you are a worrier or someone who can't go with the flow when travel plans go awry. That's because the autumn months are the peak season for hurricanes and tropical storms.

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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.

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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.

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Lying just off the coast of South America, desert-like Aruba is one of the best Caribbean islands to visit in September as it's a considerable distance from the seasonal storm belt and generally basks in sunshine year-round.

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The wet season's from June to November so you'll get quite a lot of rain in September however there's still plenty of sun. The average high in St Lucia is 31ºC in September so you can look forward to plenty of time on the beach.

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September is one of the months of highest rainfall in Barbados. Showers can be heavy but are usually very brief and you're likely to see many days full of sunshine! Although September is within the Hurricane Season, the chance of the island being hit is low as storms typically veer well north of the island.

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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.

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But for the most part, the best time to cruise the Caribbean is January through April during the dry season, especially in April when temperatures are warmer. The worst time is September and October during the peak months of the Caribbean hurricane season. May is a brief rainy season for some destinations.

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Caribbean Seasons
Rain is more frequent in the wet season, but the temperatures are warmer. Wet season and dry season are both good times to cruise the Caribbean. The worst time for a Caribbean cruise weather-wise is August to September, as it is peak hurricane season.

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Aruba. When travelers think of safe islands to visit during hurricane season, the “ABC Islands” of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao often come to mind.

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