When to go to Caribbean cayes and coast

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December - May

This is the high season, with warm, sunny weather and less chance of rain, though there are some cooler days. Humidity is not too high. The aquamarine seas are clear with good visibility at this time, ideal for diving or snorkelling. Observe kaleidoscopic shoals of tropical fish and a vast array of marine life, including moray eels, barracudas and sea turtles.

29°C Average max daytime temperature

18°C Average min nighttime temperature

6 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Snorkelling

June - November

This is the wet season, with hot, humid weather and the possibility of tropical storms and hurricanes from August - November. June can still be a good time to visit, as the heaviest rains have not yet set in.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

22°C Average min nighttime temperature

12 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Varadero

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  • Ben
    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

  • Finn Clennett
    Finn Clennett - Travel Expert

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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    Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert

    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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