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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Espace Plongee Martinique/Hotel La Pagerie Report in Caribbean (General)/Martinique "Easy diving in Martinique" filed Sep 11, 2024 by John Yavorsky (Experience: Over 1000 dives, 33 reports, Top Contributor )
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Reef Oasis Dive Club/Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham Report in Caribbean (General)/Dominican Republic "Nice diving in Dominican Republic" filed Sep 9, 2024 by John Yavorsky (Experience: Over 1000 dives, 33 reports, Top Contributor )
Better than average Caribbean diving. St. George wreck was fun. Viva Shallow had cannons and cannon balls. All inclusive was good but c... ... Read more
Anthony's Key Report in Caribbean (General)/Roatan "THEY KEY TO A PLEASANT DIVING WEEK" filed Aug 14, 2024 by Ken Kurtis (Experience: Over 1000 dives, 20 reports, Sr. Contributor )
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Utila Lodge, is built to accommodate about 16 people at a time and provides all inclusive room, board, and diving. https://utilalodge.... ... Read more

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