Caroni Swamp
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Caroni Swamp is a wetland area and a designated Ramsar site in Trinidad and Tobago. It ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are February and March, which see the lowest rainfall at 39 mm and 32 mm respectively. Rain increases significantly starting in June and remains high through November, with many days experiencing precipitation each month. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs around 28 °C to 29 °C and daily lows around 24 °C to 25 °C.
Caroni Swamp is located 11 km from the capital, Port of Spain. The nearest airport is Piarco International Airport, which is 13 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the swamp with the Magnificent Seven, located 11.2 km away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is August, with about 231 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 39 | 32 | 59 | 96 | 182 | 190 | 231 | 165 | 169 | 207 | 129 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.