Best time to visit Turks & Caicos
The best time to visit Turks & Caicos is usually January, May and July, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. September 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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Turks & Caicos month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 19% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 78°F | 79°F | 22% | 4.6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 78°F | 80°F | 24% | 4.3 ft | Packed | Very low |
| April | A- | 79°F | 80°F | 28% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 82°F | 82°F | 44% | 3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 84°F | 84°F | 38% | 2.9 ft | Busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 85°F | 85°F | 29% | 3.1 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | A- | 85°F | 85°F | 34% | 3.4 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 86°F | 86°F | 51% | 2.8 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | B+ | 84°F | 85°F | 63% | 4.5 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 82°F | 83°F | 48% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 80°F | 81°F | 33% | 4.6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 9 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Turks & Caicos
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Beaches Turks & Caicos Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Grace Bay Club Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Seven Stars Resort & Spa Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Club Med Turkoise Jan A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- COMO Parrot Cay Jan A-SatB+SunA-MonB+TueA-WedA-
- Long Bay Beach Resorts Jan A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Grand Turk Beach Resorts Jan A-SatC+SunBMonB+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 Turks & Caicos?
- The best time to visit Turks & Caicos is usually January, May and July, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. September 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 Turks & Caicos?
- 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 Turks & Caicos?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Turks & Caicos?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 79°F).