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Turks and Caicos WeatherTurks and Caicos weather is sunny, sunny, sunny! The sun shines 350 days a year with an average temperature of 83°F (28°C). An added bonus is that Turks and Caicos weather is generally warmer with less rain and humidity than it’s Caribbean neighbors. With a Cool Breeze. . . Near constant and cool easterly sea breezes keep you feeling fresh and comfortable making air conditioning generally unnecessary except in the summer months. Surface water temperatures are also warm for comfortable swimming, diving and snorkeling year-round. Average surface temperatures are 75-77°F (24-25°C) in the winter up to 82-86°F (28-30°C) in the summer. Uniquely Interesting . . . Really the Turks and Caicos weather and climate is best described as desert tropical, which is reflected in the landscape with many cacti, aloe and other succulents dotting the scenery. In fact, the islands are named after the "Turk's Head Cactus" which is short and stubby and easily recognized by the red flower sitting on top like a Turkish fez hat. It's unique to the Turks and Caicos Islands!
"Caicos" is thought to have derived from the Spanish word cayos, which means small island or key in english. (Although another story has it that 'Turks' comes from the name of a group of Mediterranean pirates that frequented the islands in their boats called 'Caicos.')
TemperaturesJanuary 62-77°F (17-25°C) February 63-78°F (17-26°C) March 64-80°F (18-27°C) Spring Summer Fall Note: Even though Turks and Caicos weather is generally always balmy, late summer months can get hot with high temperatures close to 90°F (31°C) on average sometimes surpassing 100°F (38°C) when the constant trade winds that usually keep you cool and comfortable die down. Considering this is also peak hurricane season (see below), it may be best to visit in the fall, winter and spring. April-June is your best bet especially since most hotels discount their rates 20-50% after April 15. RainfallTurks and Caicos weather is almost “rain-free!” Rain generally passes through quickly and it’s rare to get a string of cloudy days. Typically, rain showers are so short and light that it’s hardly an interruption to any activities.The majority of rainfall occurs from late September through December with November and December having the highest totals. Averages vary between the islands as well. North Caicos, known as the “Garden Island” receives the most rain at 50 inches a year hence it is greener and more lush than the other islands. Providenciales (Provo) and Middle Caicos average around 45 inches annually. Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos are the driest averaging only 21 inches of rain annually. HurricanesHurricanes are a part of the Turks and Caicos weather pattern, however statistically they do not hit here as much as more southern Caribbean islands. In fact, no hurricane has made land fall in the Turks and Caicos Islands for 20 years. Historically the average is about one every nine years.Hurricanes can happen any time of year, but hurricane season is typically considered to last from June to November with August and September being the peak months. Back to HOME from Turks and Caicos Weather
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