What is the weather like in the first 3 weeks of April in the Carribbean Islands, ie Barbados area, thinking of cruising to there, also would call in at Maderia.
2006-11-30 00:48:02 · 16 answers · asked by Pernickety 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Other - Caribbean
I went to Barbados in May and it was lovely but it's advised that November to April is the best time to go. We didn't realise this and apparently were very lucky with the weather.So yes the first 3 weeks of April will be nice!!!
Enjoy!
2006-11-30 09:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really is no time that you should not go to the Caribbean. The Caribbean islands are generally sunny all year around even during the hurricane season which officially begins in June.
As for Barbados (I am a Barbadian), we have not encountered a major hurricane since 1966.
A cruise to the islands is a wonderful idea. I recently went on a cruise smack dab in the middle of the "hurricane season" and boy was it hot. I only experienced drizzles of rain in Aruba which is one of the driest islands in the Caribbean. It is covered in cacti.
2006-11-30 10:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by gallookgud 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having lived in the Caribbean 35 years, I'll agree with those that say the hurricane season is form June 1 to Dec 1.so we are now out of it.....the weather the first 3 weeks of April will be winds east 10-15 mph, daytime highs in the 80's, lows in the high 70's; chance of rain in short showers about 30%
and by the way, Madeira is in the Azores, which is about 2500 miles Northeast of the Caribbean.....
are you talking about taking a cruise ship or sailing your own boat over here? I have 20,000 odd miles sailing small boats around and would be happy to offer thoughts......
2006-12-01 01:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricane season from June to November 30.
2006-11-30 11:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is never a time to not go to the Caribbean. It's always beautiful. All you have to do is check travel advisories for possible weather systems if you want to travel during the hurricane season. But in April, it is absolutely breathtaking...it's usually warm and bright so all you want to do is roam the beaches and trailparks
2006-11-30 02:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by Cinnabun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was advisable not to go during hurricane season but I'm not sure when that is. i think its in the summer but i have been to the Caribbean in May, August and September and the weather has been glorious all three times... Barbados is beautiful too!
2006-11-30 00:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jo_Diva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the summer through to December. During this time its hurricane season and also very hot and humid.
But its not a hard rule. Years ago I was in Florida in July and had a very good holiday. Just the best time is suppose to be Christmas and onwards.
2006-11-30 00:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricane Season :-0
2006-11-30 00:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go in the middle of a hurricane. Last 3 weeks of April, no hurricanes, maybe a little rain and A LOT of sunshine.
2006-11-30 16:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by Kailee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spent many months cruising the Caribbean. Been there 3 times through April and its always been perfect...take plenty of suntan cream though!
2006-11-30 01:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by Micah H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋