Which Caribbean island has the least amount of rain?

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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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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Curaçao doesn't have a distinct rainy season like the Caribbean islands to the north. Its interior is, after all, almost desert-like.

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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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Hottest Caribbean islands in January
  • Barbados. Average maximum temperature in January: 28ºC. ...
  • St Lucia. Average maximum temperature in January: 28ºC. ...
  • Cuba. Average maximum temperature in January: 26ºC. ...
  • Jamaica. Average maximum temperature in January: 29ºC. ...
  • Grenada. ...
  • Curaçao. ...
  • Dominican Republic.


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In the nearly two decades between 2000 and 2019, the Bahamas and Haiti ranked among the top ten countries and territories globally that were most affected by extreme weather events [PDF].

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The heart of the Caribbean's high season is December, January, and February when the region experiences both moderate temperatures and its driest months. Because of spring holidays and generally good weather, March and April are also regarded as part of the high season.

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Out of roughly 700 islands in the Caribbean, Aruba consistently ranks as having the least amount of rainfall – averaging about 15 inches for the entire year, making our weather conditions as pleasant as they are safe.

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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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Lucia during mid-April to June or October to November (shoulder seasons) to avoid crowds. Mid-April to June is the better shoulder season for good, dry weather. The worst times to visit St. Lucia are the months of August, September, or October – the rainiest period of the year here with increased hurricane risk.

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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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With 28 island nations, the Caribbean is a diverse and beautiful region of the world with a consistent, tropical climate. Although January is the coldest month in the Caribbean, you'll still experience beautifully warm temperatures, with hot days and slightly cooler nights.

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Orient Bay Beach, Saint Martin, Caribbean The Caribbean island of Saint Martin contains 37 square miles of sandy beaches with clear blue water that stays a balmy 80 degrees year-round, peaking at 88 degrees as August turns into September.

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