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Weather

The winter months last from November to April with temperatures ranging from 72o Fahrenheit to 86o Fahrenheit during the day and 64o Fahrenheit to 72o Fahrenheit at night. Water temperatures may range between 78o Fahrenheit and 82o Fahrenheit.

Summer in the Cayman Islands starts in May and ends in October. The day temperatures range from 85o Fahrenheit to 95o Fahrenheit while night temperatures range between 73o Fahrenheit to 85o Fahrenheit. Water temperatures in summer are usually between 82o Fahrenheit and 86o Fahrenheit.

The relative humidity may vary from about 68 % to 92 %.

1. Best Times To Go

The islands have a hot tropical climate all year round and witness short spells of rainfall from May to October. Winter and summer are the two main seasons in the Cayman Islands. It is generally seen that tourists prefer visiting the island in the winter season as the probability of hurricanes occurring reduces considerably. Least rains are expected in winter, making it the most enjoyable time to visit the island in terms of weather in the season. April and May are the driest periods of the year.

2. What To Wear

Most of the restaurants on Cayman Islands may require you to dress up formally or casually in shoes, shirts, and long pants. Certain upscale restaurants may even insist on formal dressing. It is recommended that you restrict your bathing suits or beachwear to the beach or cruise. Please carry along adequate swimming gear, as there are no nude beaches in the Cayman Islands. The people on the island are relatively conservative and the law prohibits public nudity and topless bathing. In case you plan to travel between May and October, it is advisable that you equip yourself with suitable rainwear. Since the island has a warm tropical climate all year around it is advisable that you dress lightly, preferably in cotton apparel.