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Turks & Caicos

Turks and Caicos suits travelers who want white beaches, shallow turquoise water and a slow pace, with Grace Bay as the main draw.

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Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory of low limestone islands in the Caribbean, southeast of the Bahamas. Most visitors come for the beaches and the shallow turquoise water. Grace Bay on Providenciales is the best-known stretch of sand. Grand Turk is a smaller island with Cockburn Town, the capital, and the cruise port. The US dollar is the currency.

Short domestic flights link the islands, so most trips base on one or two of them. Expect high prices. Firearms and ammunition are strictly controlled, so check the entry rules before you pack. The driest months run from December to April. Hurricane season runs June to November, so plan your dates with that in mind. The islands suit beach time, diving, snorkeling and slow stays on one island.

Five things to know before Turks & Caicos

  1. Check your bags for ammunition

    Firearms and ammunition, even a single stray round in a bag, are banned without written police approval, with long prison sentences. Check every bag before you fly. UK travel advice

  2. Check entry for your passport

    UK passport holders need no visa and are usually allowed up to 90 days. You may be asked for a return or onward ticket at the border. Check other passports with the islands' immigration department. Visas and entry

  3. Rent a car on Providenciales

    Taxis are unmetered and add up fast. A rental car gets you to beaches beyond Grace Bay; drive on the left.

  4. Budget for imported prices

    Most food is imported, so groceries and restaurant meals cost more than in the US. The currency is the US dollar. Money

  5. 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

Turks & Caicos travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Visas and entry

Visa-free stays, return tickets and the ammunition law.

Read the guideTravel insurance

Medical, evacuation and storm cover to check for Turks & Caicos.

Read the guidePhones and eSIM

Data plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.

Read the guideMoney and costs

US dollars and budgeting on an expensive island.

Read the guideGetting around

Rental cars, taxis and inter-island flights.

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Top places to visit in Turks & Caicos

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Boiling HoleLandmark · South CaicosBoiling HoleHorse Stable BeachBeach · North CaicosHorse Stable BeachThree Mary CaysLandmark · North CaicosThree Mary CaysGrand Turk LighthouseHistoric site · Grand TurkGrand Turk Lighthouse

Destinations in Turks & Caicos

When to go

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  1. JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh25°Low24°Dry, peak season
  2. FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low24°Dry, breezy
  3. MarchPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh25°Low24°Dry, sunny
  4. AprilPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, quieter
  5. MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Warm, quiet
  6. JunePartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hurricane season
  7. JulyPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hot, showers
  8. AugustPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low28°Hurricane risk
  9. SeptemberRain14 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low28°Hurricane peak
  10. OctoberRain16 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Storm risk, rain
  11. NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Season ends
  12. DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Busy holidays

Average daily high and low in Providenciales, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Cockburn Town

03:37 PM

Monday, November 2

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  1. Today29°26°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 100%.
  2. Tue29°27°59%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 59%.
  3. Wed29°27°39%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 39%.
  4. Thu28°26°51%Thursday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 51%.
  5. Fri29°27°42%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 42%.
  6. Sat29°28°25%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 25%.
  7. Sun28°27°22%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 22%.

Updated 03:11 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD

USD · US Dollar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Turks & Caicos

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Firearms and ammunition cannot be brought in without written approval from the police commissioner; violators face long prison termsChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more

Turks & Caicos FAQ

What happens if I bring ammunition to Turks and Caicos?

Bringing firearms or ammunition without written police approval is a serious offense, and visitors have been jailed over a few stray rounds. Empty and check every bag before you fly.

Do I need a visa for Turks and Caicos?

Not with a UK passport, and you are usually allowed up to 90 days. Check other passports, including US and Canadian, with the islands' immigration department before you fly.

When is hurricane season in Turks and Caicos?

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.

Is Grace Bay the best place to stay?

It has the most hotels, restaurants and calm water. Long Bay suits kitesurfers, and quieter islands such as North and Middle Caicos are reached by ferry.

What currency is used in Turks and Caicos?

The US dollar.

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