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The weather varies from wonderful to spectacular.
The winter to summer temperature variation is about 7 degrees F. Likewise the daytime to nighttime variation is about 5 degrees F. So winter to summer, day to night the temperatures are very even and predictable. In the summer the average daytime high will be 87 deg. F. and the average nightly low temperature will be 82 deg. F. In the winter the average daytime high is about 83 deg. F and the average nighttime low will be about 78 deg. F. In addition it is always fairly humid 65% in winter to 85% in summer.
For the general Caribbean the prime season is December through April. During this time many come from the USA and other temperate climates to get away from the cold and enjoy the warm Caribbean. It is not that this is the best time for the Caribbean--its the worst time for the USA. What most people do not realize is that during summer (May through November) it makes even more sense to escape your heat wave and come to the cool Caribbean when it is not so crowded! During the summer the average daytime maximum temperature is about 89 deg F and the nights are a balmy 82 deg minimum. The temperatures are very consistent. A heat wave for the Caribbean would be a daytime maximum of 91 deg. F. The humidity is high, generally in the 85% category. But when you compared it to your 105+ heat wave with 95% humidity then the Caribbean looks very cool and inviting. There are two other factors that make the Caribbean very attractive for a summer vacation. One is the predictable 8-12 KTs breeze and the boat that is on the water. This breeze makes all the difference and it usually blows day and night. The second factor is the "life style" factor. Lounging in your swim suit with a cold drink, 6 ft from a cool ocean dip some how changes the whole idea of what is "hot" and what is "not".
Of course the big issue for summer in the Caribbean is Hurricane season especially August and September. But we avoid the problem by going east and south of the Hurricane belt. We spend our time in Tobago, Trinidad and the Venezuelan coast during the high risk period. The chances of a hurricane there are about the same as a hurricane in San Diego, California, a popular summer vacation spot in the USA. In fact, if you live anywhere along the gulf coast or the eastern seaboard you should think seriously about escaping your hurricanes by vacationing with us!
The itinerary section has average temperature information for that specific location's time and place. It includes humidity and water temperature as well. So be sure and check the itinerary for details. Most of the annual rainfall will come from scattered local showers that can occur at anytime. These are more refreshing than problematic. The remainder comes from "tropical waves" mostly from June to November. In most locations the prevailing wind is from the east at about 8 to 12 KTs. The water temperature varies from about 79 deg. F in winter to about 84 deg. F in summer. If you need more specific info try Caribbean Weather. See also the What Should I Wear question. Or the Hurricane Risk question.
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