Hurricane and Destination Weather Planning Guide
"Travel is not just about where you go. It is about knowing when a destination is ready to receive you"
Choosing a destination is only half of planning a trip. Understanding when to travel is equally important. Weather, storm seasons, tourism patterns, and safety conditions can shape the entire travel experience. This guide is designed to help you quickly compare different regions of the world based on their hurricane, monsoon, or heavy rain seasons, and to clearly see which months are generally safer and more comfortable for travel.
In many destinations, peak vacation months may overlap with hurricane or rainy seasons, which means travelers and hospitality professionals must be aware of patterns, not just prices. This guide supports responsible, informed, and respectful travel planning. It helps students, travelers, and travel advisors understand not only when storms are likely, but also when weather is typically more stable for tourism, resort operations, and community life.
Use the information below to make travel decisions that are safe, mindful, and seasonally smart!
Caribbean and Atlantic Islands
Antigua and Barbuda: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Aruba: Rainy months October through January, low hurricane risk. Safer months January through September.
Barbados: Hurricane season June through November, lower risk overall. Safer months December through May.
Bermuda: Hurricane season June through November, peak in September. Safer months April through September.
Bonaire: Rainy months October through January, low hurricane risk. Safer months January through September.
British Virgin Islands: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Cayman Islands: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months November through April.
Curacao: Rainy months October through January, low hurricane risk. Safer months January through September.
Grenada: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Saint Lucia: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
St. Kitts and Nevis: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Trinidad and Tobago: Rainy season June through December, very low hurricane risk. Safer months January through May.
Mexico and Central America
Belize: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Tulum: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months November through April.
Costa Rica Caribbean side: Rainy season June through November. Safer months February through April.
Costa Rica Pacific side: Rainy season May through November. Safer months December through April.
Cozumel: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months November through April.
Guatemala Caribbean region: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Honduras Bay Islands: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through April.
Los Cabos: Storm season August through October. Safer months October through June.
Nicaragua: Rainy season May through November. Safer months December through April.
Panama: Rainy season May through November. Safer months December through April.
Puerto Vallarta: Rainy and storm season July through October. Safer months November through May.
United States Coastal and Island Regions
Florida: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months December through May.
Georgia Coast: Hurricane season June through November. Safer travel months April through June and September through November.
Hawaii: Rare storms June through November. Safer months April through October.
Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi Gulf Coast: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months November through April.
North and South Carolina Coast: Hurricane season June through November. Safer travel months April through June and September through November.
Texas Gulf Coast: Hurricane season June through November. Safer months November through April.
South America
Brazil Northeast Coast: Storm risk January through March, rainy April through July. Safer months August through December.
Colombia Caribbean Coast: Rainy and storm season May through November. Safer months December through April.
Ecuador Pacific Coast: Rainy season December through May. Safer months June through November.
Guyana and Suriname: Rainy seasons May through August and November through January. Safer months February through April and September through October.
Venezuela: Rainy and storm season May through November. Safer months December through April.
Indian Ocean and Pacific Destinations
Australia Queensland and Great Barrier Reef: Cyclone season November through April. Safer months May through October.
Fiji: Cyclone season November through April. Safer travel months May through October.
French Polynesia including Tahiti and Bora Bora: Cyclone and rainy season November through April. Safer months May through October.
Maldives: Monsoon season May through October. Safer travel months November through April.
Mauritius: Cyclone season November through April. Safer months May through October.
Seychelles: Rainy November through February, cyclone risk January through March. Safer months May through October.
Asia Monsoon and Typhoon Regions
India Coastal Regions: Monsoon season June through September. Safer months December through March.
Indonesia Bali: Monsoon season November through March. Safer months April through October.
Japan Okinawa and Southern Islands: Typhoon season May through October. Safer months October through April.
Philippines: Typhoon season June through November, peak September and October. Safer months December through April.
Thailand Koh Samui: Monsoon season October through December. Safer months January through September.
Thailand Phuket and Krabi: Monsoon season May through October. Safer months December through April.
Vietnam Central Coast: Typhoon and storm season September through December. Safer months February through May.
Low-Risk Tropical Alternatives
Aruba: Very low storm risk year-round. Best months January through September.
Bonaire: Very low storm risk year-round. Best months January through September.
Canary Islands Spain: Stable subtropical weather year-round.
Curacao: Very low storm risk year-round. Best months January through September.
Dubai: No hurricane or monsoon risk. Best months November through March.
Morocco: No tropical storm risk. Best travel months March through June and September through November.
Southern California and Mediterranean Coastlines: Best months April through October.
Travel Wisdom
Weather shapes destinations, but knowledge shapes travelers. Understanding when and where storms occur is not meant to limit travel, but to plan with intention, safety, and cultural consideration. Every island, coast, and tropical region is more than a vacation setting. It is someone’s home, community, and livelihood.
Responsible travel begins with timing, awareness, and respect. Use this guide to plan wisely, teach clearly, and travel gracefully.