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The Caribbean
Islands enjoy warm sunny winters with afternoon
temperatures averaging 29 °C (84 °F) generally. The
average rainfall is about three inches (75 mm) per
month, but this usually falls in thundery showers in the
late afternoon or evening. Being low-lying and the most
northerly group of Caribbean Islands, The Bahamas have a
rather lower rainfall than the other islands. Although
May sees the commencement of the rainy season, amounts
are small and the rain falls mostly as late showers.
Rainfall is heavier on the mountains and north-east
facing coasts. 22 or 23 dry days are typical. 9 or 10
hours of sunshine can be expected, and typical maximum
temperatures should be 30 - 31 °C (86 - 88 °F). In
summer, hurricanes can hit the Caribbean, although
Trinidad & Tobago are too far south to be affected.
Also, The Bahamas are rarely affected. The summers are
hot and wet, although prolonged wet spells are uncommon.
However, up to 20 inches (500 mm) of rain can fall
during a 3-day hurricane. Daily average maximum
temperatures can reach 32 °C (89 °F) in The Bahamas, but
a couple of degrees lower elsewhere. These high
temperatures are often accompanied by pleasant sea
breezes, making sunbathing very pleasant indeed. Up to
10 hours of sunshine are normal, but often there are 15
or less dry days each month. Tropical storms can still
occur in the Autumn months, but rarely after
mid-October. Average maxima only begin to fall off
slightly in November (29 °C - 84 °F), thus the region
remains very pleasantly warm. 15-17 dry days can be
expected each month, accompanied by 8-9 hours of
sunshine.
