April Rain by Island
 

The beautiful scenery and ideal conditions experienced in the Caribbean are frequently the result of a combination of tropical sunshine and plenty of rain. While this is good for lush greenery, most visitors find it preferable to avoid excessive rain and thunderstorms when visiting the Caribbean.

When searching for a location that remains fairly dry in April, try islands listed at the top of this chart. Rankings are determined by the number of inches each place experiences during April. This table can come in handy if you'd like to compare different locations. Just keep in mind that the locations found nearer the bottom are likely to have the most precipitation.



Monthly Rainfall in The Caribbean
% Days with
IslandAverage
(inches)
RainTstorm
Guadeloupe 4.5 57 % 2 %
Puerto Rico 3.7 59.7 % 4 %
Bermuda 3.5 57 % 11 %
Martinique 3.1 60.7 % 1 %
St. Maarten 3.1 42 % 1 %
Dominican Republic 3.0 27.6 % 4 %
Antigua & Barbuda 3.0 N.A. N.A.
Bahamas 2.6 28 % 6 %
Jamaica 2.5 31.4 % 3 %
St. Kitts & Nevis 2.4 19.7 % 0 %
Barbados 2.1 57.1 % 1 %
Cayman Islands 1.9 6.5 % 3 %
Trinidad & Tobago 1.8 47.8 % 1 %
Belize 1.7 20.1 % 4 %
Turks and Caicos Islands 1.4 27.8 % 5 %
Curacao 0.9 37.9 % 2 %


You might find it interesting to note that our list shows the difference between normal rainfall and more severe thunderstorms. Since rainfall in the Caribbean usually occurs in quick, short bursts, a high percentage of rainy days doesn't necessarily indicate a poor vacation destination. Feel free to browse through the help we can offer for those designing a trip to the Caribbean.

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