What is the sunniest Caribbean island?

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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You don't want to head to the north for a white Christmas and find sunny skies waiting. Nor do you want to head to a Caribbean beach and find only drizzly rain to greet you. Fortunately, the TCI has your back! The Turks and Caicos are, by far, the best Caribbean Island to visit year-round.

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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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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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Yuma, Arizona, USA Yuma has been identified by the World Meteorological Organisation as the sunniest place on earth. While it experiences an average of 4,015 hours of sunshine per year, it's part of the Sonora Desert, which has an arid climate and very little rain.

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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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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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Haiti. Listed at number 115 on the GPI, Haiti is the most dangerous country in the Caribbean Islands as of 2022. By far the most dangerous threat to U.S. tourists is kidnapping for ransom. Reports of convoys being attacks, protests, and other violent events are also common in Haiti, as well as armed robberies.

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Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.

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Negril has some of the warmest waters in the Caribbean, hovering between 80 and 84 degrees all year. As you make your way from the sprawling white sands to the turquoise sea, the calm tides will gently lap at your feet. What to do: Obviously, strolling on the pristine sand and swimming in the calm water is a must.

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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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If you want to visit in peak season, check out price fluctuations from one week to the next. The highest prices and heaviest demand occur around Christmas, New Year, Spring Break and Easter. Luckily prices fall from mid-April and stay low through summer and fall.

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Top 4 safest Caribbean islands to visit in 2023
  • St. Barts. Saint-Barthélemy, or St. ...
  • Anguilla. The U.S. Department of State named Anguilla one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. ...
  • The Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands implement some of the strictest gun laws of any Caribbean territory or nation. ...
  • Martinique.


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Barbados. While technically a part of the hurricane belt, Barbados has not been affected by a hurricane since 1955; instead, its reputation for laid-back living, spectacular natural scenery, pleasant weather and exceptional resorts has seen it become one of the UK's favourite long-haul destinations.

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September is the cheapest time to book a Caribbean holiday as it falls in the middle of hurricane season. However, don't let that put you off, as this usually just means there's a greater chance of showers at that time. Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30.

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