The climate of the Cayman Islands is influenced by their location in the central Caribbean Basin. The islands have a tropical marine climate with two distinct seasons: a wet season from May to November and a relatively dry season from December to April.

Air temperatures (recorded on Grand Cayman) range from a low of 11.20 °C to a high of 36.50 °C, but the mean monthly air temperatures only range from 24.75 °C (February) to 28.40 °C (July).

North-easterly trade winds predominate for most of the year, with hurricanes occurring mainly between August and November. Damaging storms strike the islands about once every ten years.

Extreme weather conditions cause significant damage to Cayman Islands’ wildlife. The high winds associated with hurricanes can kill large numbers of birds and insects. Water from flooding and storm surges also causes significant damage. Even mangrove trees, which are adapted to grow in wet conditions, cannot survive protracted high water levels, which can cover their breathing roots, killing them within a matter of hours. Position Statement on Climate Change

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