Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory), Central America & Caribbean

Turks and Caicos in September

The heart of hurricane season, and many restaurants and some resorts close for weeks. Irma and Maria both hit in September 2017.

Think twicePeak storm season, highs near 89F (32C)

Sunset over Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos — Turks and CaicosPhoto: Jason Boldero, CC BY 2.0

The straight answer

September is a month to think twice about visiting Turks and Caicos. The heart of hurricane season, and many restaurants and some resorts close for weeks. Irma and Maria both hit in September 2017.

Weather: Peak storm season, highs near 89F (32C)
Crowds: 1 of 5
Prices: 1 of 5

What September is like in Turks and Caicos

September is the heart of hurricane season, with highs near 89F (32C). Many restaurants and some resorts close for weeks. Prices are at their lowest, but the risk is at its highest.

We suggest avoiding September. For good weather and value, come in May. Many restaurants and some resorts close for maintenance and vacations, so dining choices shrink a lot. Storms can cancel flights, ferries, and boat trips with little warning. If your dates are fixed, confirm what is open, book only refundable rates, and buy travel insurance before you go.

Make the most of September

What is especially good about Turks and Caicos this month.

Lowest prices

The few open resorts offer deep discounts.

Empty beaches

You may have Grace Bay almost to yourself.

Warm water

The sea is still very warm.

What to pack for September

A rain jacket
Light clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen
A flashlight

Our timing tip

If you must travel now, confirm that your resort and its restaurants are open before you book.

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Things to do in Turks and Caicos

Full guide

Grace Bay Beach

Walk it end to end in the morning, before the beach loungers fill. The calmest water is usually on the eastern end.

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Snorkeling at Smith's Reef and Bight Reef

Reefs you can swim to from shore on Provo, with turtles and rays. Best on calm days, which are most common in summer.

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Chalk Sound

A shallow lagoon of surreal turquoise dotted with small islets, best seen by kayak or paddleboard in the morning.

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Iguana Island (Little Water Cay)

A protected cay with endemic rock iguanas, reached by boat. Stay on the boardwalks.

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Middle Caicos and Conch Bar Caves

Take the ferry to North Caicos and drive the causeway to empty Mudjin Harbor and the island's large cave system. A full day.

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Grand Turk and Salt Cay

The historic capital, salt pond heritage, wall dives right offshore, and whale watching from roughly January through April.

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Beat the crowds

Target late April through May: winter weather without winter rates or crowds.
If you add a Grand Turk day trip, pick a day with no cruise ships in port; on ship days the island's beaches and Cockburn Town fill up.
Get to Chalk Sound and the snorkel reefs early, when the water is calmest and the tour boats have not yet arrived.
Stay on North or Middle Caicos for a night or two to see a version of the islands that has almost no crowds at any time of year.

Know before you go

September and into October: many restaurants and some resorts close for maintenance and vacations. Confirm your hotel's dining options before booking a fall trip.
Boat trips and ferries to North Caicos depend on the sea; winter fronts and summer storms can cancel them for a day.
Grand Turk's cruise center dominates the island on ship days; on other days its beaches and historic Cockburn Town are very quiet.

Turks and Caicos in September, quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?

September is a month to think twice about visiting Turks and Caicos. The heart of hurricane season, and many restaurants and some resorts close for weeks. Irma and Maria both hit in September 2017.

What is the weather like in Turks and Caicos in September?

Peak storm season, highs near 89F (32C).

Is Turks and Caicos crowded in September?

September is one of the quieter months in Turks and Caicos; most sights can be done without long waits.