Why are resorts closed in September?

September is when many resorts shutter for a month of renovations, and the list of which properties close isn't the same year to year. Another thing to keep in mind is that it's also common for restaurants to shut down in September. So, if you're a foodie, this might not be the best time to visit.



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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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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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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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In travel-industry jargon, the year is divided into three seasons: peak season (roughly mid-June through August), shoulder season (April through mid-June and September through October), and off-season (November through March). Each has its pros and cons.

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Shoulder season — generally April through mid-June, and September through October — combines the advantages of both peak- and off-season travel. In shoulder season, you'll enjoy decent weather, long-enough daylight, fewer crowds, and a local tourist industry still ready to please and entertain.

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With fall just settling in and the hassles associated with summer travel dwindling, September is the perfect time for a getaway. By this time, most tourists will have made their way out of popular destinations, and airfare and hotel rates will start to slide.

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Heavy rains characterise the Maldives' September weather, often occurring at night. It's one of the wettest months of the year, which is why most tourists tend to avoid travelling to the Maldives during this month. Still, the islands enjoy several hours of sunshine each day, giving you ample time to spend outdoors.

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Summer is a great time to enjoy a beach holiday, but fall may be even better. Yes, it's time to think about the best beaches to visit in September.

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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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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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September's a wet month in the Bahamas and it gets an average of 178mm of rain across 22 rain-affected days. You'll need a waterproof jacket in case you get caught in a shower. The wind speed's moderate and won't make you feel cold, but the UV, heat and humidity levels are high.

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But January takes the cake as the least expensive month to book flights and travel. January, February and even early March travel booked in the first month of the year will give you the cheapest results as you're beating the spring break crowd.

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