Season guide · Turks and Caicos · Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos in the hurricane peak and late autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The stormiest period, with some closures and the lowest prices; conditions improve through November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 28
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak and late autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 28 of the year's roughly 78 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak and late autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Conch Festival in Blue Hills (usually November)
Good choices for the hurricane peak and late autumn
Museum · Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos National Museum
Combine it with a walk along Front Street's colonial buildings and the old salt ponds on a Grand Turk day trip.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in the hurricane peak and late autumn
- North and Middle Caicos (About 30 minutes by ferry, then driving) — North Caicos has Flamingo Pond, the Wades Green plantation ruins and quiet beaches; a causeway leads to Middle Caicos, with the Conch Bar Caves and the cliffs and lagoon at Mudjin Harbour.
- Grand Turk (About 35 minutes by air) — The capital island combines Cockburn Town's colonial Front Street, the National Museum, the lighthouse and the old salt ponds with excellent wall diving and snorkelling close to shore.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hurricane peak and late autumn a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a trade-off: The stormiest period, with some closures and the lowest prices; conditions improve through November. The best months overall are April–June.
+What is the weather like in Turks and Caicos in the hurricane peak and late autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 28 rainy days over the season.