Is it OK to go to Caribbean in September?

September is the peak of the Caribbean's hurricane season. However, you can dramatically reduce your risk of being affected by choosing the right island. Across the Caribbean, if you stay for a week in September, you have only a 2% of being affected by a tropical storm. But September is low season, so prices are lower.



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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. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.

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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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Aruba. 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. Aruba has a different landscape from some of the greener islands further north.

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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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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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What months should you not go on a Caribbean cruise? You can expect the highest level of rainfall in the Caribbean between the months of May and November. September and October are peak hurricane seasons, so there's a higher chance of disruption and some ports of call may be cancelled or changed.

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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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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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September Weather in the Caribbean September temperatures typically range from about 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) to 88 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), and the summer humidity is still lingering.

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Aruba, Bonaire,Curacao, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and San Andrés and Providencia Islands are all situated outside of the region in the Caribbean Sea where hurricanes more frequently occur.

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The most dangerous Caribbean islands. On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean Islands to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago. As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts.

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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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The average high in St Lucia is 31ºC in September so you can look forward to plenty of time on the beach. Temperatures only fall to 24ºC at night, meaning you won't need anything more than shorts and t-shirt for the evenings. The sea temperature's 29ºC, which is perfect for swimming, while humidity's high.

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