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The best time to visit Turks and Caicos
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Turks and Caicos is April to June, when the weather is warm and dry, the sea is calm and prices have dropped from the winter peak. December to March is the most popular season, with sunny, breezy weather and whale watching but the highest prices. September and October are the peak of hurricane season.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June
- Shoulder season
- July and November–March
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 27°C (81°F))
- Rainiest month
- October (~10 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
Turks and Caicos is warm, sunny and relatively dry all year, cooled by trade winds. Winter (December to April) is dry and pleasant; summer is hotter and calmer, and June to November is hurricane season, with the highest risk from August to October.
December–March
Winter high season
Dry, sunny and breezy with cooler nights, humpback whales passing the Turks Islands and the year's highest prices.
April–June
Spring
Warm, calm and dry with lower rates; arguably the best balance of weather, sea conditions and price.
July–August
Summer
Hot with lighter winds and warm sea; summer holiday demand and rising storm risk.
September–November
Hurricane peak and late autumn
The stormiest period, with some closures and the lowest prices; conditions improve through November.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 21°C | 6 | 25°C | 10.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 27°C | 21°C | 4 | 25°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 28°C | 22°C | 4 | 25°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 29°C | 23°C | 4 | 26°C | 12.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 6 | 27°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 6 | 28°C | 13.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 6 | 28°C | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 7 | 29°C | 12.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 9 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 10 | 28°C | 11.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 9 | 27°C | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 28°C | 22°C | 7 | 26°C | 10.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay (roughly January to April) |
| February | Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay (roughly January to April) |
| March | Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay (roughly January to April) |
| August | Spiny lobster season opens (usually 1 August) |
| November | Conch Festival in Blue Hills (usually November) |
| December | Maskanoo — Boxing Day street festival with costumes and junkanoo on Grace Bay Road (26 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter high season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hurricane peak and late autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Turks and Caicos?
The best time to visit Turks and Caicos is April to June, when the weather is warm and dry, the sea is calm and prices have dropped from the winter peak. December to March is the most popular season, with sunny, breezy weather and whale watching but the highest prices. September and October are the peak of hurricane season.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Turks and Caicos?
Usually in September. Peak hurricane season; some resorts and restaurants close for maintenance and prices are lowest.
+What is the rainiest month in Turks and Caicos?
October, with about 10 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Turks and Caicos get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).