Sailing in the Caribbean - Outstanding Yacht Vacation

Climate & Weather in Caribbean

The Caribbean islands offer ideal weather for sailing. The climate is tropical to subtropical. Throughout the year there is sunshine, and air and water temperatures are pleasantly warm. The average annual temperature is about 25 °C. Depending on the season, the water temperature is between 20 °C and just above 30 °C. The rainy season lasts from May to November. Longer periods of rain are rare and it almost never rains for more than a couple of days at a time. In the Bahamas, north of the Caribbean, the climate is very mild and pleasant. In summer, the average temperature is 30 °C and in winter it rarely drops below 20 °C. Often the water is warmer than the air. The weather in the West Indies tends to be wtter. Here, the wind blows constantly and the temperatures stay around 25 °C all year long. In the Lesser Antilles, there are some climatic differences. The northern part of the island chain is located entirely within the reach of the northeast trade winds, hence the name "Leeward Islands". From the northeast, the wind brings moist air masses and short, sometimes violent showers. As a result, these islands have lush, green vegetation. The "Windward Islands" in contrast, have a much drier climate. The annual average temperature is around 25 °C. The southern Lesser Antilles off the northern coast of South America is no longer in the area of influence of the trade winds. As for wind, the Caribbean offers ideal sailing conditions. The trade winds blow steadily from the northeast with 3 to 5 Bft. However, one should note one thing: the hurricane season. It lasts from June to December, with the highest likelihood of tropical storms in August and September. Many sailors avoid this time.

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