Located just north of the South American mainland, and thus outside the normal path of annual hurricanes, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago can easily be described as almost like a true paradise. The islands have two main seasons, wet and dry. Both seasons are usually reasonably warm without being overly hot, and with generally low humidity during the day. The evenings can be equally pleasant, with mild temperatures, cool ocean breezes and never quite cold.

There is no true winter or summer in Tobago, which is home to the oldest protected rainforest in the world. Instead the dry season, which is typically from January to May is one of sunny days with only the occasional light shower. From June to December, which is the hurricane season for many parts of the Caribbean, there is a mix of rain in the afternoon and periods of sun in the mornings and early evenings. This unique microclimate, which is called the Petit Carême, means lots of warm days with breaks of sunny days even during the rainy season.

So when’s the best time to visit Tobago to see its volcanic rock and crystal clear Caribbean blue seas? According to the locals that would be anytime!