What's the Caribbean like in the summer (weather-wise)

[SanFranBayCruiser]

Thinking ahead to next summer (2006) and am considering either Carnival or the new Crown Princess from NYC to the Caribbean. I was told it's the rainy season in the summer in the Caribbean...any truth to that statement?

[tef43]

Rainy?

 

It's the early portion of hurricane season, that's all.

[OC Mom]

According to my AAA Caribbean guide book, temp averages and rainfall averages (in inches) for July are:

 

Nassau, Bahamas 82/5.8

St. Martin 83/3.2

St. Thomas 82/3.2

 

August has higher rainfall averages on most islands. The average temps all summer are mostly 80 something.

[selucrey]

Thinking ahead to next summer (2006) and am considering either Carnival or the new Crown Princess from NYC to the Caribbean. I was told it's the rainy season in the summer in the Caribbean...any truth to that statement?

Hot and more than likely, a daily shower! :D

[cali-croozer]

If you go to www.weather.com you can compare the average temps and rain fall for the various places you plan on visiting.

[LizaMM]

When I was married I ALWAYS traveled in the summer....during hurricane season. Those were back in the days when I took "land" vacations. I have cruised at the end of July as well.

 

It's HOT! But that would never stop me! It was pretty darn hot in Jamaica 2 weeks ago!