When to go · Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos, month by month
The best months for Turks and Caicos: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec. Months to avoid: Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatDry and breezy; peak prices after New Year week.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatHumpback whales off Grand Turk and Salt Cay; peak season.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: High
- MarchGreatUS spring break fills Grace Bay; book early.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatEaster peak, then calmer seas.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatWarm, calm, shoulder prices; a good month.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodHurricane season opens; still usually calm.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): fine · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyMixedHot, US summer families; storm risk begins.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): hot · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): hotCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedHurricane risk rising; flexible fares only.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): storm or typhoon risk · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberAvoidPeak hurricane month; several resorts close for maintenance.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): storm or typhoon risk · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberMixedStorm risk lingers; some closures continue.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): storm or typhoon risk · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGoodConch Festival at Blue Hills; season restarts.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): fine · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatDry and pleasant; Christmas–New Year is the most expensive week.Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos): best weather · Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay): best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caicos Islands (Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos)Grace Bay, Long Bay, Chalk Sound, the cays | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Storm | Storm | Storm | OK | Best |
| Turks Islands (Grand Turk, Salt Cay)Cockburn Town, the wall, Salt Cay | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Storm | Storm | Storm | OK | Best |