Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE
Avg. Temp.
Morning (°F)
Avg. Temp.
Afternoon (°F)
Rainfall
(inches)
Month
January
75
83
3.1
February
74
85
0.8
March
75
85
0.8
April
77
86
0.8
May
77
87
3.1
June
78
87
6.7
July
77
87
9.2
August
78
88
3.7
September
78
88
6.2
October
77
87
9.2
November
75
85
7.9
December
74
83
5.2
Hurricanes
Mention weather and the Caribbean in the same sentence and, quite pre-
dictably, the topic of hurricanes arises. These deadly storms are officially a
threat from June through November, although the greatest danger is dur-
ing late August through October (September is usually the worst).
Hurricanes are defined as revolving storms with wind speeds of 75 mph or
greater. These counter-clockwise storms begin as waves off the west coast
of Africa and work their way across the Atlantic, some gaining strength
and eventually becoming tropical depressions (under 40 mph) or tropical
storms (40-74 mph). Excellent warning systems keep islands posted on the
possibility of oncoming storms. Radio Cayman (105.3 and 89.9) broadcasts
current storm reports in the islands.
You'll find a list of hurricane shelters in the Cable and Wireless telephone
directory. Keep in mind, however, that the Caribbean is a large region. We
were on Grand Cayman when Hurricane Luis picked up strength on its
way to batter St. Martin and Antigua in 1995, but we never saw surf above
our ankles.
