Climate and Weather in Turks and Caicos

Climate Overview

The archipelago has a hot, dry tropical climate with little rainfall, both in quantity (less than 600 mm/year) and in number of days (40 to 50 per year), though there is still a "rainy season" from May to October. As a result, the islands are arid with very strong sunshine and average temperatures consistently around 27/30°C, tempered by sea breezes. September to October marks the peak of the hurricane season, with storms occasionally affecting the islands between June and November.

Best Time to Visit Turks and Caicos

Since the climate is fairly constant, there isn’t a sharply defined best season for visits as in other Caribbean islands. The only minor climatic drawbacks are late May to October, when there’s a bit more rain with occasional showers, and September to October, which is the peak of the hurricane season. In short, mid-November to early May remains ideal, though the rest of the year still has minimal climatic constraints compared to many other places.

★★★: very favorable | ★★: favorable | ★: moderately favorable | ⊘: unfavorable.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

As elsewhere in the Caribbean, the sea remains at a pleasant temperature all year round.

Climate and Weather in Turk

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