The Segmental Info System

January Rain by Island

The beautiful scenery and ideal conditions found in the Caribbean can often be attributed to a mix of both pristine sunlight and a healthy dose of rain . While this is good for the flora and fauna , many travelers find it preferable to avoid excessive rain and thunderstorms when visiting the Caribbean.

If you'd like to find the perfect island that doesn't experience much precipitation in January , you might want to focus on islands listed at the top of this chart . Rankings are determined by the number of inches each place sees throughout January , allowing you to quickly compare several locations . Just keep in mind that the destinations found nearer the bottom experience the largest amount of precipitation.



Monthly Rainfall in The Caribbean
% Days with
IslandAverage
(inches)		RainTstorm
Bermuda 4.9 71.0 % 10.0 %
Belize 4.5 40.4 % 2.0 %
Martinique 4.2 74.7 % 1.0 %
St. Kitts & Nevis 3.6 26.4 % 0.0 %
Guadeloupe 3.5 69.0 % 1.0 %
Puerto Rico 3.0 70.1 % 1.0 %
St. Maarten 2.9 62.0 % 0.0 %
Trinidad & Tobago 2.8 61.0 % 0.0 %
Jamaica 2.7 36.0 % 1.0 %
Antigua & Barbuda 2.6 N.A. N.A.
Barbados 2.5 70.6 % 0.0 %
Cayman Islands 2.3 13.3 % 3.0 %
Dominican Republic 2.2 28.2 % 1.0 %
Curacao 2.1 59.4 % 0.0 %
Bahamas 1.9 37.0 % 2.0 %
Turks and Caicos Islands 1.4 32.6 % 2.0 %


It may be particularly advantageous to note that our list shows the difference between showers and storms . Since rainfall in the Caribbean usually occurs in quick, short bursts , a high percentage of rainy days doesn't make a location a bad choice for a vacation . Don't be afraid to make use of the information we've provided for planning a tropical escape to the Caribbean.


 

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