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

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  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Alex Walker - Travel Expert

    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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    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.

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