Turks & Caicos weather, island by island
Live conditions for all six inhabited islands, the week ahead, and what each month is usually like before you book.
Live weather by island
- Providenciales: Grace Bay, Long Bay, Chalk Sound
- North Caicos: Whitby, Sandy Point, Kew
- Middle Caicos: Mudjin Harbour, Bambarra, Conch Bar
- South Caicos: Cockburn Harbour
- Grand Turk: Cockburn Town, Governor's Beach
- Salt Cay: Balfour Town
What each month is usually like
Average highs stay between 81° and 89°F all year. The bigger difference between months is rain: February and March are the driest, and the showers pick up from May, peaking in October.
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Rainfall (in) | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 | 73 | 1.0 | 76% |
| February | 82 | 73 | 0.8 | 76% |
| March | 82 | 74 | 0.8 | 76% |
| April | 84 | 75 | 1.0 | 77% |
| May | 86 | 77 | 2.6 | 79% |
| June | 88 | 80 | 1.8 | 80% |
| July | 89 | 81 | 1.2 | 79% |
| August | 89 | 81 | 1.9 | 79% |
| September | 89 | 80 | 2.7 | 78% |
| October | 87 | 80 | 3.3 | 78% |
| November | 84 | 77 | 2.3 | 76% |
| December | 82 | 75 | 1.3 | 77% |
Monthly averages for Providenciales. Temperatures: NOAA Global Summary of the Day, Providenciales International Airport (2005–2024). Rainfall and humidity: NASA POWER (MERRA-2), 2001–2020.
Seasons
- Dry season (December – April): Highs in the low 80s°F, lower humidity and about an inch of rain a month. The most settled weather, and the busiest and priciest time to stay.
- Warm, wetter season (May – November): Highs in the mid to upper 80s°F, more humidity and more showers, usually short. Fewer visitors and better rates.
- Hurricane season (1 June – 30 November): Activity in the Atlantic usually peaks from August to October. Most weeks pass without a storm, but consider travel insurance and flexible dates, and watch official advisories if one is forecast.
Weather by month
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Turks and Caicos for weather?
For the driest, most settled weather, February to April. May and June are hotter and a little wetter, but outside the busiest season.
What is the rainiest month in Turks and Caicos?
October is usually the wettest month, with about 3.3 inches of rain on Providenciales. February and March are the driest, with under an inch. Rain mostly falls as short showers.
When is hurricane season in Turks and Caicos?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, with activity usually peaking from August to October.
How hot does it get?
Average highs range from about 81°F (27°C) in January to 89°F (32°C) in July, August and September. Average lows run from about 73°F (23°C) in winter to 81°F (27°C) in summer.