Plan your Caribbean getaway with confidence! Learn about the best times to visit, including the dry and wet seasons, and how to navigate hurricane risks.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Visiting During Low Season (May 1 – Dec 15)
Benefits of low season include fewer crowds, lower rates, and calmer water. If you’re planning a yacht charter trip, low season is a great time!
However, low season also brings less pleasant weather with more heat, humidity, rain, and (the worst) mosquitoes.
(Some locations/resorts may have slightly different dates. Be sure to ask when low season begins).
Why High Season is Ideal for Caribbean Travel (Jan 3 – Apr 30)
High season offers the best weather! Trade winds blow in, and along with a refreshing breeze, they keep the bugs away. Temperatures are in the low 70s to high 80s, with much lower humidity.
However, high season also means rougher waters, more crowds, and higher rates.
Tip: Low Season Rates, High Season Weather
The first and last weeks of low season often offer great weather as they transition into high season. Consider booking these weeks to enjoy high season weather at low season rates!
Weeks:
May 1 – May 8
Dec 7 – Dec 15
Celebrating the Holidays in the Caribbean (Dec 15 – Jan 2)
Caribbean destinations have unique festivities and special ways of celebrating the holidays, including parades, traditional dishes, and fireworks!
Expect higher rates, more crowds, and often, more families celebrating during this time.
Understanding Hurricane Risks in the Caribbean (Aug 26 – Oct 31)
The last weekend in August through the end of October is hurricane season in the Caribbean. If you plan to visit during these months, we highly recommend trip insurance, as your vacation may need to be canceled or rescheduled.
This estimate is conservative, so after November 1, the weather clears up.
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Contact us for assistance booking during the Caribbean’s low, high, or festive seasons. If your dates are flexible, we can help you book the optimal weeks for high season weather at low season rates.
Blue Sky is also a luxury travel specialist for destinations around the world! If you’d like to travel during the Caribbean’s hurricane season, we can help you book your vacation in a safer location.
Warmly,
Shanna Dickerson
Owner & CEO
Blue Sky Luxury Travels
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