Is July rainy season in Caribbean?

The Caribbean's rainy season runs from June through November. During those months, you can expect the most rain and the highest chances for tropical storms. However, rainfall varies in destinations. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao in the Southern Caribbean experience relatively little rainfall even during their wet season.



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The Caribbean islands enjoy a hot, tropical climate all year round with average highs of about 28°C (82°F). Although there are variations across the region, the best time to visit the Caribbean is during its driest months which are usually from February to May, while July to November is the wettest period.

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When is hurricane season in the Caribbean? Officially, Caribbean hurricane season begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November but this is a bit misleading. Historically, the period when hurricanes can cause disruption and damage is much shorter, between mid-August and early October.

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The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins in June, but activity is typically slow through July. Most early-season systems form in the western Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico. June hurricane landfalls are rare, but tropical storms can still cause major impacts.

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On average, there's one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico every one to two years. July has a slightly higher rate of occurrence, but it has still averaged less than one named storm per year since 1851.

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The island has both a rainy and a dry season, with July falling in the middle of the wettest part of the year, so be prepared for wet weather. Although rain is common in July, it's still a beautiful month to enjoy the warm Caribbean waters, relax on the beach and explore this vibrant, beautiful island.

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Expect Rougher Caribbean Seas in the North and East In addition, tropical depressions, storms and hurricanes that crop up during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) can also stir up the usually calm Caribbean waters and make for a rocky trip -- even if your ship is changing course to avoid the brunt of the storm.

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Summer. As Barbados enters the wet season, visitors to the island in June and July can expect stronger winds of around 13 mph and the amount of rainfall to gradually rise to around 169 mm by July. Humidity will be at its highest at around 81% in August and temperatures will remain around 30 °C.

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Most tropical / subtropical storms formed in each month The Atlantic hurricane season presently runs from June 1 through November 30 each year, with peak activity occurring between August and October. Specifically, the height of the season is in early to mid-September.

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Sunshine and rainfall As for rainfall, averages vary across the region, with the driest islands — Anguilla and Aruba — lying at the Caribbean's northern and southern extremities.

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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. Of the three, Aruba is the best option for points travelers.

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As hurricane season looms, many travelers may be wondering where it is safe to travel during the summer months. Typically, travelers may want to be wary of locations like Bermuda, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts during hurricane season.

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