Cayman Islands
Go to the Cayman Islands for Seven Mile Beach, reef diving and clear Caribbean water. Most visitors stay on Grand Cayman, while the quieter sister islands suit divers who want fewer people.
The Cayman Islands are three low islands in the Caribbean, a British Overseas Territory about 240 kilometers south of Cuba. Grand Cayman, the largest and most visited, has Seven Mile Beach on its western shore and George Town, the capital, where the government sits. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman lie to the northeast and are smaller and quieter.
Most trips center on the water. Snorkelers and divers use the reefs of the marine park, and Stingray City, a shallow sandbar reached by boat from Grand Cayman, is where visitors stand in the water among stingrays. Grand Cayman suits a first visit because it has the beaches, restaurants and hotels. The dry season, roughly December to April, brings the least rain. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Five things to know before Cayman Islands
- Check entry for your passport
UK and Canadian passports do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 6 months. Carry a return ticket and proof you can fund your stay. Check other passports on the Cayman Islands government site. Official entry rules
- Convert Cayman prices before you order
Check whether a price is in Cayman dollars (CI$) or US dollars. The Cayman dollar is worth more than the US dollar, so a CI$ price is higher than it looks in US dollars. Money
- Drive on the left
Cayman drives on the left, with many roundabouts on Grand Cayman. Public minibuses run from George Town along the main roads, but a car is easier for the East End.
- Follow the marine park rules
Much of the coast is protected marine park, with limits on fishing, anchoring and taking marine life. Use moorings and ask your dive operator about the local rules.
- Book around hurricane season
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most storms from August to October. Buy insurance when you book and check how it handles storm cancellations. Travel insurance
Cayman Islands travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays, return tickets and what to declare.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical, evacuation and storm cover to check for the Cayman Islands.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.
Read the guideMoney and costsThe Cayman dollar and high costs.
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, driving on the left and flights to the sister islands.
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When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- FebruaryRain16 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, breezyFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- MarchRain18 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, sunnyMarchRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilRain16 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Dry, quieterAprilRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quieter
- MayRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Warm, quietMayRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low28°Hurricane seasonJuneRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 156 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hurricane season
- JulyRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low28°Hot, showersJulyRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, showers
- AugustRain17 rainy daysHigh30°Low28°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low28°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain22 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 218 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low27°Season endsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 156 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Season ends
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Busy holidaysDecemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy holidays
Average daily high and low in George Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cayman Islands
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 43%
Cayman Islands
04:56 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°27°43%Monday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Tue30°25°69%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Wed29°24°80%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Thu29°24°69%Thursday: Rain. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Fri30°24°33%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sat30°24°35%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun30°27°65%Sunday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 65%.
Updated 03:54 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8333 KYD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Cayman Islands FAQ
Do I need a visa for the Cayman Islands?
Not with a UK or Canadian passport for tourist stays of up to 6 months. You need a passport valid beyond your return date, a return ticket and, if asked, proof of funds. Check other passports on the government site.
Is the Cayman dollar worth more than the US dollar?
Yes. The Cayman dollar is worth more than the US dollar, so check which currency a menu or price tag uses before you pay.
When is hurricane season in the Cayman Islands?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. December to April is drier and calmer, and prices are highest then; May and June are a good compromise.
Are Cayman Brac and Little Cayman worth visiting?
For divers and people who want quiet, yes. They are a short domestic flight from Grand Cayman, with few hotels and very little nightlife.
What time zone are the Cayman Islands in?
UTC-5 all year, with no daylight saving. That matches New York in winter and is an hour behind it in summer.