Best time to visit Cayman Islands
The best time to visit Cayman Islands is usually January, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and October are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Cayman Islands month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 82°F | 82°F | 42% | 5.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 81°F | 81°F | 50% | 4.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 83°F | 82°F | 63% | 4.2 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 84°F | 82°F | 56% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 87°F | 84°F | 65% | 3.8 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | B+ | 87°F | 85°F | 68% | 5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | B+ | 89°F | 86°F | 66% | 4.5 ft | Busy | Low |
| August | B+ | 89°F | 87°F | 59% | 3.6 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 88°F | 88°F | 66% | 3.4 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 86°F | 86°F | 77% | 4.6 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 61% | 4.7 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 83°F | 83°F | 49% | 5.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 23 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Cayman Islands
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Jan A-SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Jan A-SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Jan A-SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Grand Cayman Marriott Resort Jan A-SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa Jan A-SatBSunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- The Sunshine Hotel and Suites Jan A-SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA
- Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman Jan A-SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA
- Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa Jan A-SatB-SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Cayman Islands?
- The best time to visit Cayman Islands is usually January, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. July and October are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Cayman Islands?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and December (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Cayman Islands?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Cayman Islands?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 81°F).