George Town Holiday Weather Overview
George Town experiences a tropical marine climate which means that the seasons are split into cold and warm categories. The summer is the warm season and the winter the cold and the summer season is when there are thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, especially around August.
Best food and places to eat in George Town
If you are looking for somewhere to dine in George Town that serves a vegan and vegetarian menu then you need look no further than Bread and Chocolate. Prices range between £3 and £9 for a meal here which makes it the perfect place to visit for breakfast and lunch.
For a more authentic taste of the Caribbean in George Town there are restaurants like the Brasserie that offer contemporary Caribbean Fusion cuisine in a fine dining experience that is sure to have you enjoying the food almost as much as the service and atmosphere.
If you are looking for something slightly different in terms of dining when in George Town then the dining experience at Icoa Fine Foods is something that cannot be missed, with food starting at around £3 with the most expensive item on this bakery’s menu costing around £30.
Top places to stay in George Town
George Town is slightly limited when it comes to hotels, though there are a handful of inns and a few bed and breakfasts in the city and lots of private rental option available.
When it comes to hotels though the options are somewhat limited, those that there are sit by the beautiful oceans and include Sunset House, the Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach, Treasure Island Resort, the Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort and the Britannia Villas Grand Cayman.
Annie’s Place is the perfect bed and breakfast to stay at whilst in George Town as not only is it comfortable and welcoming it is also great value for money.
As far as inns go in George Town there are place such as Spotts Beach Houses, Beach Inn and Eldemire’s Tropical Island Inn.
Things to do and see in George Town
There is plenty to do in George Town that go beyond just lying beside the pool or one of the idyllic beaches soaking up the sun.
For those who are looking for a more active trip to George Town there are pony treks offered by Pampered Ponies LTD, paddle boarding with Cayman Stand Up Paddle Co and wakeboard activities run by Wakeboard Cayman.
If you prefer to see more cultural sights whilst in George Town there are places like the Cayman Islands National Museum to visit as well as the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, the National Trust Visitors Centre and St Ignatius Catholic Church.
Best month to visit George Town
The best time to visit George Town and avoid the humidity, heat and thunderstorm is between November and April, the winter months. Due to the cooling winds, lower rainfall and lowered humidity the island can be seen at its best an even take the chill out of winter for those who live in the northern hemisphere.
Summer in George Town
The summer or warm season lasts from May until October though it could quite easily be called the rainy season given the high levels of rainfall. Humidity is very high during the summer months along with the temperature which stays around 27 degrees Celsius though temperatures have been known to reach 32 degrees Celsius.
Rainy season in George Town
The rainy season is the same period for George Town as the summer, occurring between the months of May and October during which the majority of the yearly rainfall of George Town falls. The high levels of humidity do mean that the rainfall, though not always heavy, is more often than not accompanied by violent but beautiful thunderstorms.
Winter in George Town
Winter comes to George Town between November and April and with it come the cooling trade winds that reduce the humidity slightly and ease the feel of the heat although temperatures do remain around 27 degree Celsius. Rain is much less likely during the winter months than in the summer.
What to pack and wear in George Town?
As temperatures remain high all year round it is advisable to take light clothing as well as some form of light waterproof during any trips taken in the summer months. Due to the high likelihood of thunderstorms, umbrellas are not advisable to take. As the temperature rare drops below 27 degrees Celsius, warmer clothing isn’t necessary to take even just to wear during the evenings.
Best months to visit George Town?
April and January are the best month to go for holiday or travel to George Town. The weather averages gathered from George Town weather forecast and George Town weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 27°c and average of 183.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of George Town?
January and March are the coldest months with temperature at around 25°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in George Town?
October and November receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 244.20mm.
Travelling to George Town? Check out our Weather averages of George Town to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of George Town section.