Weather in the Caribbean - The Small Antilles

As in the tropics in general, there are no distinct seasons with different temperatures on the Caribbean Islands, which makes sailing possible all the year through. The hottest period is from July to December. The average air temperature is 22 – 30 degrees Celsius with usually high humidity. The average water temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius. The Caribbean Islands are situated exactly in the trade wind belt with predominant wind from the north-east of 3-5 Beaufort. In December and January, stronger trade winds and thunderstorms may occur. The hurricane season lasts from May to November.

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