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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When is hurricane season in the Caribbean? Officially the hurricane season in the Caribbean is between June 1 and November 30, but in reality rains can come as early as May, and linger later.
June and November have the fewest tropical storms and hurricanes during the hurricane season. There is a steep drop in visits during September and October in particular. They have the highest risk of hurricanes and tropical storms of the hurricane season.
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.
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.
Caribbean weather SeptemberThe 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.
August and September are the most active months for hurricanes in the Bahamas. Odds are you'll be OK, but be aware that August is still the rainy season, even when no hurricanes are in the Atlantic.
When is hurricane season in Cancun? Atlantic hurricane season in Cancun occurs between the start of June and the end of November. The highest risk of hurricanes is between September and October, as they become more frequent due to sea temperatures being at their hottest.
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.