North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68–82°F | 7h | Moderate (90mm) | Peak | Dry, breezy and postcard-perfect: the sweet spot of Caribbean winter high season. |
| February | 68–84°F | 8h | Moderate (52mm) | Peak | Warm days, cool nights and calm clear water at the height of the dry season. |
| March | 70–85°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Peak | Peak sun and spring-break buzz with the driest, sunniest beach weather of the year. |
| April | 73–88°F | 9h | Low (35mm) | Shoulder | Hot, sunny and lively, though the first sargassum can drift onto exposed shores. |
| May | 75–90°F | 9h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Building heat and humidity; whale sharks arrive but sargassum peaks on the coast. |
| June | 77–91°F | 8h | High (160mm) | Off-Peak | Hot, sticky and stormy afternoons kick off hurricane season and the rains. |
| July | 77–92°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Peak whale-shark season and warm seas, with short tropical downpours and family crowds. |
| August | 76–92°F | 8h | High (120mm) | Off-Peak | Steamy and humid with warm seas, whale sharks lingering and heavy afternoon storms. |
| September | 76–90°F | 7h | High (205mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest, quietest month at the peak of hurricane season, but low prices and empty ruins. |
| October | 74–88°F | 7h | Very High (230mm) | Off-Peak | The rainiest month brings lush jungle, dramatic skies and lingering hurricane risk. |
| November | 71–85°F | 7h | Moderate (105mm) | Shoulder | Rains ease into fresh, green shoulder season as crowds and prices start to climb. |
| December | 69–83°F | 7h | Moderate (85mm) | Peak | Dry, sunny and festive as the Caribbean winter high season returns in full swing. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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