Cayman Islands
Territory · Americas, Caribbean
The Cayman Islands is a territory in the Caribbean region of the Americas, with its capital at George Town. It covers an area of 264 square kilometers and has a population of about 76,000.
Highlights
The site covers 1 top sight, Pedro St. James. In addition, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is also worth a look.
When to go
The climate at the capital features average temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 28 °C throughout the year. January to April are drier months, with rain totals between 32 mm and 58 mm and fewer rainy days. May through November see higher rainfall, with monthly totals between 150 mm and 220 mm and up to 23 rainy days in October.
Practical notes
The currency is the Cayman Islands dollar. English is spoken. The electrical system uses plugs A and B at 120.0 volts. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC−05:00.
Top sights in Cayman Islands
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 220 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 158 | 157 | 155 | 162 | 218 | 220 | 150 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for George Town (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park