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Best and Worst Times to Visit Turks and Caicos

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Early to late spring is the best time to visit Turks and Caicos. © Turks and Caicos Tourist Office

The best time to visit Turks and Caicos is early to late spring for warmer temperatures and lower risk of rain. But late winter and early summer also have their benefits.

Late winter is cooler with low risk of rain. Early summer has better temperatures but higher risk of rain.

The worst time to visit Turks and Caicos is late summer through late fall because of the heavy risk of rain from the annual Caribbean hurricane season.

The islands are among the northernmost islands in the Caribbean. They lie about 465 miles southeast of Nassau Bahamas, which is in the Atlantic and not the Caribbean Sea. Grand Turk is a somewhat popular cruise port. The island group has more than 1 million cruise visitors and half a million hotel visitors every year, according to the Turks and Caicos government statistics department.

The High Season

Because of its northern location, Turks and Caicos has cooler weather than most of the Caribbean to the south.

The seasons, high as opposed to low, are about price and availability. The high season is mid-December to mid-April and has higher prices due to the increased demand.

Turks and Caicos monthly temperatures
© 2023 Scott S. Bateman

Temperatures during the high season average in the high 70s Fahrenheit or mid to high 20s Celsius. Rainfall averages less than two inches a month.

Vacationers heading to Turks and Caicos during this period should be prepared to fight large crowds in shopping centers, on beaches and at other public attractions. As such, planning ahead is crucial.

The Low Season

The low season brings warmer temperatures and also more rain. The average high temperatures reach into the mid 80s Fahrenheit. Average monthly rainfall grows is about five to seven inches, especially in the fall.

During this period, prices are typically 30 to 50 percent lower than the corresponding high season. Moreover, due to the low demand, accommodation availability usually increases.

However, this comes at a cost. First, certain businesses close during the period. Many hotels and villas do extensive renovation and other works during the low season. No one likes to be caught up in the midst of noisy maintenance work during their vacation.

Hurricane Season

Turks and Caicos monthly rainfall
© 2021 Scott S. Bateman

The Turks and Caicos hurricane season is an excellent time to visit as long as hurricanes and tropical storms stay at bay. The season officially lasts from June 1st to November 30th with the most dangerous period being between the end of August and mid-October.

Without the threat of impending hurricanes, this season may prove to be a treat. Normally, there are specials that offer 40 percent to 50 percent off on hotel prices. The period immediately following summer is, however, the rainy season during which there are often an abundance of mosquitoes, heat and humidity.

Other Travel Weather Tips

The best time to visit Turks and Caicos combines the advantages of weather, price and affordability. The period April to May is perfect for the budget traveler who does not mind somewhat mild temperatures.

Like traveling anywhere else, many factors should be considered when planning a trip to Turks and Caicos. Factors such as weather, prices, crowds, availability and events may be major deciding influences for travellers. Take the time out to consider each of these carefully before booking that ticket.

Scott S. Bateman is a professional journalist who has traveled widely throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. He is the author of four books about cruising in the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexican Riviera.
August 24, 2023

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