October Rain by Island
 

The amazing scenery and ideal conditions found throughout the Caribbean often result from a blend of both pristine sunlight and a healthy dose of rain. Although this might be ideal for lush greenery, most visitors prefer to stay away from heavy rainfall while vacationing in the Caribbean.

When searching for the perfect island that stays reasonably dry in the month of October, look into islands listed at the top of this chart. Locations are listed in order, based on the amount of rain each place sees during October; accordingly, you can easily compare several options. Just keep in mind that the entries found lower on the chart receive the greatest amount of wet weather.



Monthly Rainfall in The Caribbean
% Days with
IslandAverage
(inches)
RainTstorm
Belize 10.0 45.1 % 10 %
Cayman Islands 9.3 22.4 % 11 %
Guadeloupe 9.0 69 % 18 %
Martinique 8.5 70.4 % 15 %
Jamaica 7.4 46.7 % 29 %
Trinidad & Tobago 7.0 62.9 % 19 %
Bahamas 6.7 59.7 % 12 %
Barbados 6.7 72.5 % 6 %
Bermuda 6.6 68 % 16 %
Dominican Republic 6.5 33.3 % 40 %
Puerto Rico 5.5 68.4 % 25 %
St. Kitts & Nevis 4.9 41.5 % 1 %
Antigua & Barbuda 4.4 N.A. N.A.
St. Maarten 3.9 62 % 11 %
Curacao 3.2 47.1 % 19 %
Turks and Caicos Islands 3.0 46.5 % 26 %


You might find it helpful to note that the chart makes a distinction between showers and storms. Since rainfall in the Caribbean usually occurs in quick, short bursts, a greater number of days with rain isn't necessarily indicative of a poor vacation spot. 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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