Hurricanes that sometimes batter the region usually strike northwards of grenada and to the west of barbados. Plus, arubas southernly position in the caribbean sea puts it outside the hurricane belt. Caribbean weather center has finished its first forecast for the 2020 atlantic hurricane season ninth year forecasting since 2012 and calls for an active to very active season with a total of 18 tropical storms, 9 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. I know this falls between the caribbean island forum and the latin america forum but i was planning a trip for my anniversary in august. It poses no threat to the caribbean but may be a threat to the azores next week. During the summer and early fall, hurricanes roll through the tropics. For the caribbean, the hurricane season usually starts in june and lasts until november. Also, trinidad and tobago tend to have fewer hurricanes. Where to avoid hurricane season in the caribbean travelpulse. Jul 24, 2015 for years, islands in the southernmost caribbean aruba, bonaire, curacao, barbados. Hurricane season doesnt mean your summer getaway cant involve the caribbean. Jul 09, 2019 the best beach vacations during hurricane season.
The most recent storm to graze aruba was hurricane felix in 2007, and at 60 miles away, the storm only caused minor damage to the dutch territory. Aruba and hurricane season aruba forum tripadvisor. Islands you can still visit in hurricane season readers digest. 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. For a low risk beach break during hurricane season, head farther south. How to travel to the caribbean during hurricane season tripsavvy. If you travel during hurricane season, buy travel insurance.
Generally, the southernmost caribbean islands are hit by less hurricanes than those in the hurricane belt. Hurricane ivan in 2004 passed about 80 miles north of aruba in early september that year. Now, this hurricane season was full of surprises, i hope that emily doesnt bring a nasty one to us. The best time to visit aruba is from april to august a huge window of time when the islands high prices take a holiday. Curacao, 70 miles east of aruba, is also south of the hurricane belt, meaning its not usually in the path of major hurricanes and receives few. Sep 30, 2016 hurricane season can be a tough time to visit the caribbean, which often gets quite a bit of rain, wind, and lightning and sometimes, considerable damage during this time. Sep 08, 2015 hurricane season runs june 1 through november 30, and although summers all but over the caribbeans discounted rates during shoulderseason now, until high season starts in middecember are. For a lowrisk beach break during hurricane season, head farther south.
When its cold and wintery in north america, demand for aruba s warmth and sunshine peaks. The official caribbean hurricane season runs from the 1st june through to 30th november but the hurricanes are not evenly distributed across the region during this time. The hurricane belt runs through the islands located in the central and eastern parts of the caribbean sea. Chance of aruba getting hit by a hurricane are unlikely. The caribbean region is prone to hurricanes, with the season lasting from the start of june to the end of november. Does this mean do not go to aruba during this time. We had picked aruba specifically because of the lack of hurricanes, but hey, it made for a good story. The beaches of aruba, which is south of the hurricane belt. Sure, theres some risk involved, but with smart planning and a bit of luck you can end up with a sunny and affordable tropical. Jul 09, 2019 caribbean hurricane season is prime time for landing a deal. And since the island sits well outside the hurricane belt, theres very. Conquering the caribbean in hurricane season expedia viewfinder. Hurricane season in the caribbean responsible travel. Sep 04, 2019 which islands are hardest hit during hurricane season.
Hurricane season can be a tough time to visit the caribbean, which often gets quite a bit of rain, wind, and lightning and sometimes, considerable damage during this time. Is it worth the risk to plan a cruise to the caribbean, bahamas, bermuda, mexican riviera or even canadanew england during hurricane season. Summer in aruba sees temperatures in the mid80s, though reliable winds provide a refreshing breeze. On one trip down several years ago i was in aruba just after a hurricane passed close by. A hurricane in the gulf is suppose to take away aruba constant breeze. Oct 08, 20 after heavily researching hurricane season travel, i spent a month in the abcs at the tail end of storm season. Ive also heard that storms in the other parts of the caribbean will almost take the breeze away, making it. Cruising the caribbean during hurricane season can be like any other time of year, especially in. Aruba aruba travel tips guide when to travel, weather.
In the eastern caribbean, they are among the islands that are most at risk from. Even though some parts of the year are more statistically likely to see hurricanes, that hardly means a strong tropical storm is guaranteed. The atlantic basin includes the entire atlantic ocean, the caribbean sea, and the gulf of mexico. The best time to visit all depends on the type of vacation you are looking for. In the caribbean, central america and the southeastern u. September sees the most hurricanes overall, with 966 hurricanes and tropical storms recorded since since 1851, an average of six in that month. Trying to decide which caribbean island is right for you. Cruising the caribbean during hurricane season can be like any other time of year, especially in the early. On average, a hurricane causing severe damage passes over or near the abc islands every 100 years. The abcs of hurricanefree caribbean travel mnn mother. Unusually for a caribbean island, the rainy season occurs from october to january, and summer is the best time to visit.
Handy information about aruba weather for travellers. But rain starts to climb in september during the peak months of the caribbean hurricane season, which officially begins on june 1 and ends on nov. Temperatures are slightly higher it could reach the 90s by the peak of. T he conventional wisdom is that the caribbean is a nogo zone during hurricane season. It seems that one just passes through before the next one is in the news. Although hurricanes are naturally unpredictable, they have been observed to be more common at certain times of the year. How to travel to the caribbean during hurricane season.
These are the safest destinations in the caribbean for your. At this time, its one of the caribbeans best value visits, and the crowds are lean. The safest caribbean islands during hurricane season. The aruba hurricane season in september and october is usually mild because the island lies on the southern edge of the hurricane belt. Yes, you can and should visit the caribbean during hurricane season. Jan 18, 2019 the safest caribbean islands during hurricane season. As a result, im in the process of plotting a yearly trip. Aruba is a constantly windy island that is located on the southern fringes of the caribbean. The best time and weather to travel to the caribbean usa. Caribbean hurricane season is prime time for landing a deal. Caribbean islands hurricane season in aruba i hear that june 1nov 30 are hurricane season in the carribean. Aruba hurricane season best and worst months to go. While official hurricane season runs from june 1 through november 30, some months are historically more prone to hurricanes than others.
Hurricanes occasionally form in may so dont be fooled into believing that they cant form outside these dates. The abc islandsaruba, bonaire, and curacaomay be the bestknown, lowhurricanerisk caribbean islands, but there are more destinations in. How to make divi and tamarijn aruba all inclusives aruba ariba. The abcs of hurricanefree caribbean travel look to aruba, bonaire and curacao for offseason vacations unlikely to be ruined by tropical storms. Your chances of hurricane hitting aruba is pretty low. Hurricane season is from june to november, but they occur more frequently in august and september and more common in the northern islands of the caribbean. 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. Islands trinidad and tobago, grenada and the abc islands aruba, curacao. Luckily, it passed pretty far to the north of us and we only lost one morning on the beach.
September is the worst month of the caribbean hurricane season, so visitors avoid most of the region. How to avoid caribbean hurricane season smarter travel. We often just dont think about heading south during the fall. Indeed, september would one of the most ideal times to visit the caribbean if it werent in the height of hurricane season. If you plan to cruise during hurricane season, we recommend a southern caribbean cruise in one of the peak months. The increase in rain from october through december is the result of increased storm activity in the caribbean.
The abc islands of aruba, bonaire, and curacao are the classic. Lorenzo has become the third major hurricane of the season over the atlantic basin. However, its quite safe to travel to aruba outside the peak tourist season which corresponds with the hurricane season since aruba is located on the far southern edge of the hurricane belt. One year we settled on curacao in hurricane season for a scuba diving escape. Hurricane season runs june 1 through november 30, and although summers all but over the caribbeans discounted rates during shoulderseason now, until high season starts in. Which caribbean islands are most vulnerable during hurricane. Water sports are popular on aruba with activities like kite surfing and. Which islands are hardest hit during hurricane season.
T he abacos and grand bahama have been hardest hit by dorian. Outside of the bahamas, the southern islands of the caribbean sea are less likely to be affected by hurricanes, specifically the abc islands of aruba, bonaire, and curacao. Hurricane season in aruba fodors travel talk forums. Hurricane season in the caribbean runs from june 1 through nov. There is no best time to visit aruba as the weather is consistently warm yearround with a fairly constant temperature of 82f 28c. Jul 09, 2016 hurricane season doesnt mean your summer getaway cant involve the caribbean. This means that aruba will receive less rain, and weaker tropical storm winds, still no official word if a tropical storm warning will be issued. Although hurricanes occasionally menace the region during the caribbean hurricane season, they rarely hit aruba, since most hurricanes meander further to the north. The most recent storm to graze aruba was hurricane felix in 2007, and at 60. The total is similar to many other islands during their dry season. The best time and weather to travel to the caribbean usa today.
Nov 24, 2017 the best time to go to aruba is most months of the year except during the peak of the caribbean hurricane season. Aruba weather makes this southern caribbean island one of the most attractive vacation spots in the region. 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. Hurricane season doesnt mean your summer getaway cant involve the. This season is further divided between the specific areas of the region. Sep 12, 2014 the abcs of hurricane free caribbean travel look to aruba, bonaire and curacao for off season vacations unlikely to be ruined by tropical storms. Aruba is south of the hurricane belt, making direct hits from hurricanes rare. Three caribbean islands that wont be ruined by hurricane season. The summer heat and rains have abated, the humidity is low, and skies are robinsegg blue, dotted with the occasional cottony cloud.
The dry season february to may is normally the time when all the tourists arrive and for this reason it is the most expensive time to travel. October if aruba has a rainy season, it begins in october and brings an average of only three inches of rain. Although no caribbean destination is completely hurricaneproof, these gorgeous islands. The atlantic hurricane season runs from june 1 to november 30 with the peak period from early august through the end of october.
For years, islands in the southernmost caribbean aruba, bonaire, curacao, barbados. With a low hurricane threat and paradiselike atmosphere, theyre your best option during hurricane season. Because the weather is consistently nice yearround, aruba s high and low seasons reflect climates in the united states and canada rather than the weather on the island itself. How to avoid caribbean hurricane season smartertravel. It is expected to become a category 4 hurricane today. Which caribbean islands are most vulnerable during.
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