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Best time to visit Turks and Caicos Islands: month by month
Short answer
December to April is the best time, dry and breezy with highs of about 27-29°C and calm seas, but also the most expensive. May to July is warm and quieter, while the hurricane season runs from June to November, with the most risk from August to October.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 24°C | 6 | high |
| Feb | 26°C | 24°C | 6 | high |
| Mar | 26°C | 24°C | 6 | very high |
| Apr | 26°C | 25°C | 11 | high |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 17 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 27°C | 12 | medium |
| Jul | 29°C | 27°C | 11 | medium |
| Aug | 29°C | 28°C | 11 | low |
| Sep | 29°C | 28°C | 12 | low |
| Oct | 29°C | 27°C | 14 | low |
| Nov | 28°C | 26°C | 12 | medium |
| Dec | 27°C | 25°C | 9 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Dry and warm at about 28-30°C; whale season ends around April, and May is quieter.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot at about 31-32°C with light winds; hurricane season begins and prices fall.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The highest hurricane risk and the lowest prices; some businesses close in September and October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Peak season: dry, breezy and about 27-29°C, with humpback whales passing Grand Turk from about January.
Events worth planning around
- Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay, about January to April
- Turks and Caicos Conch Festival, November
- Island Fish Fry, every Thursday at the Bight
- Junkanoo celebrations around the holidays
When to avoid
September and October have the highest hurricane risk. Christmas, New Year and US spring break in March are the most expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Turks and Caicos?
December to April for dry weather and calm seas, or May and June for lower prices.
When is whale season in Turks and Caicos?
From about January to April, mainly around Grand Turk and Salt Cay.
When is the cheapest time to go?
August to October, the peak hurricane months, followed by May to early December outside holidays.