Your Guide to Diving Caribbean (General)
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Caribbean (General) Seasonal Dive Planner

Temperatures between summer and winter don't normally vary more than 5°F (1 or 2°C) in the Caribbean. The average temperature is about 80°F (27°C) year-round. Naturally, southern islands tend to be a little warmer than the northern ones. For example, Curacao’s southern location keeps its summer average at 83°F (28°C) and winter at 80°F (27°C), while the northern Bahamas (inc. Nassau) are north of the Caribbean in the Atlantic and vary from a summer average of 80°F (27°C) down to a cool 69°F (20°C) average in the winter. There is a wet and dry season, with most rain falling between May/June and October/November.

However, location and topography, such as rain shadows created by mountains, can play an important role in local weather conditions. Keep in mind that those cold fronts in the U.S. that dip down from the north can keep right on dipping to most of the northern islands, bringing cooler temperatures and rough water in their wake.

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BVI Aggressor Report in Caribbean (General)/British Virgin Islands "British Virgin Islands Liveaboard Diving" filed Nov 30, 2024 by Kevin Peterson (Experience: 501-1000 dives, 12 reports, Contributor )
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Aggressor Liveaboards/Roatan Yacht Club Report in Caribbean (General)/Roatan "Roatan Bay Islands via LIveaboard" filed Nov 29, 2024 by Kevin Peterson (Experience: 501-1000 dives, 12 reports, Contributor )
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Ponant Cruise Lines Report in Caribbean (General)/St. Lucia, Guadalupe and Gren "Diving from Ponant Cruise Ship in Southern Caribbean" filed Sep 11, 2024 by John Yavorsky (Experience: Over 1000 dives, 35 reports, Top Contributor )
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