Season guide · Turks and Caicos · Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos in summer
July–August: 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
Hot with lighter winds and warm sea; summer holiday demand and rising storm risk. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 13 rainy days across July–August.
Key facts
- Months
- July–August
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 13
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 | 13.3 h | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 7 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 13 of the year's roughly 78 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Spiny lobster season opens (usually 1 August)
Make the most of the weather
Beach · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Sapodilla Bay
A small, sheltered bay on Provo's south coast with calm, knee-to-waist-deep water and soft sand, popular with families and locals.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Sapodilla Hill rock carvings
Climb up in the late afternoon for softer light on the carvings and a view of the south coast, and wear sturdy shoes.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay
Taylor Bay
Next to Sapodilla Bay, Taylor Bay has extraordinarily shallow, clear water that stays knee-deep for a long way out, with almost no waves.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Beach · Long Bay
Long Bay Beach
Book a kiteboarding lesson in the windier months from about November to June; beginners learn quickly in the flat, shallow water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
Island · Leeward
Iguana Island and Half Moon Bay
Little Water Cay, off Provo's east end, is a protected reserve for the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana, viewed from boardwalks.
- Time needed
- Half a day with a boat tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Day trips in summer
- Salt Cay (About 45 minutes by air, or flight to Grand Turk then ferry) — A tiny island of old salt ponds, windmills, donkeys and a few hundred residents, known for whale-watching trips from about January to April.
- 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.
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 summer a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a trade-off: Hot with lighter winds and warm sea; summer holiday demand and rising storm risk. The best months overall are April–June.
+What is the weather like in Turks and Caicos in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 13 rainy days over the season.