Caribbean · 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 | 71–86°F | 7h | Moderate (65mm) | Peak | The dry season holds firm just north of the equator—warm days, low humidity and prime birdwatching in the rainforest. |
| February | 71–87°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Peak | Trinidad Carnival, one of the world's largest, takes over Port of Spain in a blur of soca, mas bands and J'ouvert. |
| March | 71–88°F | 8h | Low (45mm) | Peak | Dry-season conditions continue on both islands, with Tobago's reefs at their clearest for diving. |
| April | 73–89°F | 8h | Moderate (55mm) | Peak | Warm and dry with excellent visibility for snorkeling Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool. |
| May | 74–89°F | 6h | High (110mm) | Shoulder | The rainy season begins gently, with leatherback turtles starting to nest on Trinidad's north coast. |
| June | 74–88°F | 5h | High (190mm) | Off-Peak | Heavy tropical rains set in—Trinidad and Tobago sit largely outside the main hurricane belt, but the wet season is pronounced. |
| July | 73–87°F | 5h | Very High (220mm) | Off-Peak | Peak wet season with frequent downpours, though showers are often brief between long humid stretches. |
| August | 73–87°F | 6h | Very High (230mm) | Off-Peak | Rainforest waterfalls run at their fullest, with leatherback turtle hatchlings emerging on Trinidad's beaches. |
| September | 73–87°F | 6h | High (200mm) | Off-Peak | Still deep in the rainy season—quiet, lush, and one of the best-value stretches to visit. |
| October | 73–87°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Off-Peak | Rain remains frequent but begins to taper, with Tobago's dive sites still in good form. |
| November | 73–86°F | 6h | High (210mm) | Shoulder | The wet season eases through the month as drier conditions return toward December. |
| December | 72–86°F | 6h | High (120mm) | Peak | Dry season returns with sunshine, cooler evenings and the build-up to a lively holiday season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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