The caribbean islands span approximately 1 million square miles of the. Hurricane floyd, which hit the eastern united states in september 1999, was felt from the caribbean islands to new england. Across the islands of the eastern caribbean, citizens, communities and governments are developing ways to improve their hurricane readiness. Although hurricanes are naturally unpredictable, they have been observed to be more common at certain times of the year. Some fall outside the hurricane belt area and the risks of being hit are a lot lower.
In fact, 100 years of hurricane data show that the chances of miami or the gulf coast of the united states being hit by a hurricane are higher than anywhere in the caribbean. In may and june the early part of the caribbean hurricane season, the majority of hurricanes occur in the western part of the caribbean. Other storms are looser the bands of wind and rain spread out over hundreds or thousands of miles. Early and lateseason hurricanes june and mid to latenovember. Due to an unforeseen circumstance, we had to postpone our cayman islands june trip until the first or second week of november. September sees the most hurricanes overall, with 966 hurricanes and tropical storms recorded since since 1851, an average of six in that month. By july, hurricane formation shifts to the lesser antilles i. Should i cruise to the caribbean during the hurricane season. How to travel to the caribbean during hurricane season. For all of the other areas across the atlantic, caribbean and gulf of mexico that are not highlighted as risk areas it does not mean there will not be a threat or impact this season. Hurricane seasons experience the lowest turnout of tourists making the season the most affordable in the caribbean islands. I ts possible to take a caribbean cruise any time of the year.
Caribbean hurricane season will be different this time. Even during the height of hurricane season, the odds of having a stormfree holiday in the caribbean are high. Simple and easy to read, our caribbean travel guide gives our advice on what we rate and dont rate, the best places to go, and the best times to go avoiding hurricanes. The caribbeanthe region southeast of mainland north america and the gulf of mexico, east of central america, and north of south americahas its official hurricane season from june 1 to november 30, peaking in august, september, and october. Late summer and fall can be a difficult time to plan a caribbean vacation. How to make the coco tiki tai and largo lemonade from bungalows key largo. Which islands are hardest hit during hurricane season.
Sure, theres some risk involved, but with smart planning and a bit of luck you can end up with a sunny and affordable tropical. T he conventional wisdom is that the caribbean is a nogo zone during hurricane season. Indeed, september would one of the most ideal times to visit the caribbean if it. Jamaica is the third most popular island for tourists in the region after dominican republic and cuba, according to the caribbean tourism organization. In june, hurricane season kicks in, and it lasts through november. The best time and weather to travel to the caribbean usa. However, some divers insist that this is the best period for diving. Can you still travel to the caribbean during hurricane season. Which caribbean islands are most vulnerable during. Hurricane season in the caribbean responsible travel. The caribbean region is prone to hurricanes, with the season lasting from the start of june to the end of november.
Once a hurricane has formed and intensified, the only remaining path for the atmospheric juggernaut is dissipation. Every island and coastline across the caribbean region is vulnerable to a hurricane impact every year, he says. While official hurricane season runs from june 1 through november 30, some months are historically more prone to hurricanes than others. The abacos and grand bahama have been hardest hit by dorian. Below are some of the safest caribbean islands to visit during hurricane season and although they might not be quite so well known they still have plenty to offer. However, the western coast of mexico is also subject. For years, islands in the southernmost caribbean aruba, bonaire, curacao, barbados. Although they are relatively uncommon, hurricanes have been known to affect the island and are something that travelers should bear in mind when arranging their trip to.
How to avoid caribbean hurricane season smarter travel. Even though some parts of the year are more statistically likely to see hurricanes, that hardly means a strong tropical storm is guaranteed hurricanes usually affect only a small part of a big region at a time. The eastern caribbean and the us east coast see the worst of storms from. The bahamas is a tropical paradise that attracts many tourists from around the world, and since the bahamas is located in the tropics, it is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Finally, we will begin sending out daily tropical weather discussions for the 2020 atlantic hurricane season on friday, may 1st. Sure, theres some risk involved, but with smart planning and a bit of luck you can end up with a.
The weather in the caribbean is warm with little rainfall, but the islands are less busy than in. The summer heat and rains have abated, the humidity is low, and skies are robinsegg blue, dotted with the occasional cottony cloud. He participated in a hurricane relief telethon broadcast on sept. What to know about traveling to the caribbean after this.
What to know about traveling to the caribbean after this hurricane season. How to avoid caribbean hurricane season smartertravel. But not all islands are as prone to hurricanes as others. The north atlantic hurricane season of 2017 brought 17 named storms including 10 hurricanes and immense damage to numerous islands across the caribbean. Which caribbean islands are most vulnerable during hurricane. So, if youre extremely worried about being caught up in a storm, you can visit the nations that lie within the hurricane belt during the dry season. As the season progresses, more hurricanes begin to form, so by august to september, they can.
But even those islands that were most affected by the storms. That includes during the atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs. The caribbeans hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30. When to travel to the caribbean travel tips usa today. Virgin islands and caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. Simple and easy to read, our guide to hurricane season in the caribbean explains when is it. The hurricane season brings with it poor visibility, stormy waters, and inactive marine life. The virgin islands consortium was founded in 2014 by ernice gilbert and covers u. Although no caribbean destination is completely hurricaneproof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being yearround tropical paradises. However, many tourists prefer not to travel to the islands during certain times of the year. Some islands in the southern caribbean such as aruba and. Although caribbean hurricane season runs from june through november, the most active months are usually august and september when the waters of the caribbean are at their warmest. The caribbeans shoulder season is in late spring and fall when the weather is milder in the north.
As the season progresses, more hurricanes begin to. Hurricaneravaged caribbean hotels are making glamorous. In the western caribbean, it picks up in midseptember and stretches into early november. Find out more about hurricane season in the caribbean when and where hurricanes are most likely, and how hurricane season impacts on travel to the caribbean. For the caribbean, the hurricane season usually starts in june and lasts until november. Summer comes in hot and humid on most of these tropical islands, then the weather starts to cool a few degrees as autumn arrives. The safest caribbean islands to visit during hurricane. Great deals on hotel and airfare can often be had, but thats in part because its the height of hurricane season. Hurricanes come all the way from the west coast of africa, so there is always plenty of advanced warning. Islands you can still visit in hurricane season readers digest. In the eastern caribbean, they are among the islands that are most at risk from. Truly a yearround destination, there really is never a bad time to visit the caribbean. The caribbean was whipped by two hurricanes last yearirma and maria. Although weve mentioned seven hurricane free islands in the caribbean, keep in mind that all the caribbean islands are hurricane free at some point during the year.
The rainy season arrives in autumn, and hurricane season spans june through november, but satellite forecasts now give plenty of warning so that precautions can be taken during a storm. The east pacific hurricane season is oftoverlooked because there are simply more people cruising the caribbean than, say, the mexican riviera. One of the biggest myths about caribbean weather is that every hurricane season is unlivable on the islands. Generally, the southernmost caribbean islands are hit by less hurricanes than those in the hurricane belt. Due to the nature of archipelago islands and turks and caicos position within the tropical atlantic, the islands are at risk of tropical cyclones during the hurricane season. Nature and bird watching vacation on three caribbean islands.
The best and worst times to go to jamaica depend on this caribbean island s average monthly weather and hurricane season. Caribbean hurricane season is prime time for landing a deal. Located on the outer edge of the hurricane belt, the island has historically avoided major storms. Islands you can still visit in hurricane season readers. Where to avoid hurricane season in the caribbean travelpulse. The caribbean the region southeast of mainland north america and the gulf of mexico, east of central america, and north of south americahas its official hurricane season from june 1 to november 30, peaking in august, september, and october.
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