The Segmental Info System

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 57.0 % 2.0 %
Puerto Rico 3.7 59.7 % 4.0 %
Bermuda 3.5 57.0 % 11.0 %
Martinique 3.1 60.7 % 1.0 %
St. Maarten 3.1 42.0 % 1.0 %
Dominican Republic 3.0 27.6 % 4.0 %
Antigua & Barbuda 3.0 N.A. N.A.
Bahamas 2.6 28.0 % 6.0 %
Jamaica 2.5 31.4 % 3.0 %
St. Kitts & Nevis 2.4 19.7 % 0.0 %
Barbados 2.1 57.1 % 1.0 %
Cayman Islands 1.9 6.5 % 3.0 %
Trinidad & Tobago 1.8 47.8 % 1.0 %
Belize 1.7 20.1 % 4.0 %
Turks and Caicos Islands 1.4 27.8 % 5.0 %
Curacao 0.9 37.9 % 2.0 %


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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