Climate
Activity 8
Activity 8The Caribbean climate of Grand Cayman is one of the features of the destination that appeals most to tourists. For most of the year, temperatures are warm or hot, and in summer or winter, seldom go lower than 21°C/70°F or higher than 32°C/90°F, with the year round average around 25°C/78°F. Rainfall varies over the island and tends to be heaviest in June and October.
Temperatures change only slightly all through the year in Grand Cayman, with March, April and May tending to be the hottest period, together with the months of September and October, when temperatures average around 34°C / 93°F and regularly climb higher.
The climate in Grand Cayman is at its wettest from June through the summer months to October, when showers can be heavy and surprising, often clear as quick as they arrived. The average annual daytime temperatures in George Town are around 33°C / 90°F. Probably the best time to visit is January, February and March, when the climate is mildest.
There is little difference in the length of the days between summer and winter. Sunset is about 6:00 pm in December and at about 7:00 pm in June.
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The major climate hazard in Grand Cayman is hurricanes. The hurricane season runs from June to November and usually peaks in August and September. Hurricanes cannot be accurately predicted in any given year.
The last major hurricane was Hurricane Ivan which occurred in 2004 and caused extensive damage across the island. Tropical storms, which cause some flooding and minor disruption, are more common through the summer months.
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