Best time to visit The Leeward Islands
The best time to visit the Leeward Islands is usually May, June and December, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Leeward Islands month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 80°F | 81°F | 36% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 79°F | 80°F | 35% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 79°F | 81°F | 31% | 4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 80°F | 81°F | 40% | 3.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 82°F | 83°F | 33% | 3.5 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 83°F | 83°F | 30% | 3.8 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B+ | 84°F | 84°F | 44% | 3.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| August | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 45% | 3.8 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 85°F | 86°F | 53% | 3.1 ft | Quiet | High |
| October | B+ | 84°F | 86°F | 57% | 3.8 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 83°F | 84°F | 53% | 3.8 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 81°F | 82°F | 35% | 4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 87 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Leeward Islands
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel May A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts May A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- Four Seasons Resort Anguilla May A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- Le Beach Hotel May A-SatASunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- Hôtel Royal Beach May A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- The Morgan Resort May A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Simpson Bay Suites May A-SatA-SunA-MonATueA-WedA-
- Flamingo Beach Resort By Diamond Resorts May A-SatASunA-MonATueA-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 the Leeward Islands?
- The best time to visit the Leeward Islands is usually May, June and December, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September 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 the Leeward Islands?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Leeward Islands?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Leeward Islands?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 80°F).