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Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao vs Turks & Caicos

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao usually grades better in October, Turks & Caicos in July, and the other months are close. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both A-).

Month by month

A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.

MonthAruba, Bonaire & CuraçaoTurks & CaicosWaterRain chanceCrowdsStorm risk
JanuaryA-A-81°F / 80°F53% / 19%Very busy / Very busyVery low / Very low
FebruaryA-A-81°F / 79°F51% / 22%Very busy / Very busyVery low / Very low
MarchA-A-80°F / 80°F45% / 24%Very busy / PackedVery low / Very low
AprilA-A-81°F / 80°F37% / 28%Very busy / Very busyVery low / Very low
MayA-A-82°F / 82°F30% / 44%Busy / BusyVery low / Very low
JuneA-A-82°F / 84°F50% / 38%Busy / BusyVery low / Very low
JulyB+A-82°F / 85°F49% / 29%Very busy / Very busyVery low / Low
AugustB+A-84°F / 85°F38% / 34%Busy / BusyLow / Moderate
SeptemberA-B+85°F / 86°F23% / 51%Moderate / ModerateLow / High
OctoberA-B+86°F / 85°F55% / 63%Busy / ModerateVery low / Low
NovemberB+A-85°F / 83°F72% / 48%Busy / BusyVery low / Very low
DecemberB+A-83°F / 81°F60% / 33%Very busy / Very busyVery low / Very low

Pairs of values read Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao / Turks & Caicos. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.

This week

Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao

Turks & Caicos

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao forecast · Turks & Caicos forecast

Questions

Is Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao or Turks & Caicos better?
Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao usually grades better in October, Turks & Caicos in July, and the other months are close. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both A-).
Which has warmer water, Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao or Turks & Caicos?
Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao averages 83°F over the year and Turks & Caicos 83°F. In January it is 81°F vs 80°F; in July 82°F vs 85°F.
Which is less crowded?
Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao is quietest in September and October; Turks & Caicos in September and October.

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Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.