Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Tips
A Mighty Wind: Hurricanes on the
C
ayman Islands
The curse of Cayman weather—the hurricane season—lasts
officially from June 1 to November 30. But there's no cause for
panic: Satellite forecasts give enough warning that precau-
tions can be taken.
April is the most idyllic month in the Cayman I slands, boasting
perfect warm w eather before the heat of summer comes in M ay. In
spite of the heat, many Europeans prefer a summer visit. As one visi-
tor who hails from Yorkshire told us, “After a cold winter in the north
of England, I've come just for the heat.”
Rainy season is fr om late M ay until late N ovember. However, it
does not rain ev ery day. Often the sho wers are short bursts (though
intense) that are followed by clear skies and plenty of sun.
Even though the Cayman I slands ar e one of the world 's leading
scuba-diving destinations, div ers often av oid the islands in A ugust
and September, when tropical storms can churn the waters. However,
because the islands hav e so many div e sites, y ou can almost always
find places to dive, even in August and September.
Average Temperature & Rainfall in Grand Cayman
Jan
2
Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Temp. (°F)
77 77 79 81 82 84 84 84 83 82 81
78
Temp. (°C)
25 25 26 27 28 29 29 29 28 28 27
26
Rainfall (in.)
2.3 1.7 1.2 1.9 5.1 7.2 7.0 6.7 8.3 9.3 4.7
2.3
CAYMAN ISL ANDS C ALENDAR OF
EVENTS
For an exhaustiv e list of ev ents beyond those list ed here, check
http://events.frommers.com
, where you'll find a sear chable, up-to-
the-minute roster of what's happening in cities all over the world.
J
ANUARY
Art@Government House.
This excellent annual ev ent, featuring
displays of v arious ar t forms b y local and r esident ar tists, takes
place on the fr ont lawn of G overnment House. The day is full of
entertainment, food, and local ar ts and crafts. Children can create
their o wn unique wor ks of ar t in the Kids Corner . Contact the
National Gallery at
&
345/945-8111.
Last Saturday in January.
