El Tucuche
Mountain Second-highest mountain in Trinidad with rainforest summit
El Tucuche, Trinidad’s second‑highest peak, rises into cloud forest and ridgelines; hikers climb for panoramic views, birdwatching and encounters with montane flora.
El Tucuche is a mountain in the Northern Range of Trinidad and Tobago with an elevation of about 936 metres, making it the island’s second-highest peak.
The mountain is known for steep hiking routes and a distinctive twin-peaked profile; the summit area supports cloud-forest vegetation and offers wide views across northern Trinidad. Trails vary in difficulty and involve steep sections and some scrambling near the top.
El Tucuche is part of the geologic Northern Range that runs across northern Trinidad; it has long been a prominent landmark for local communities and hillwalkers. There are no major built structures on the peak.
The mountain sits in northern Trinidad, within the Northern Range, north-east of Port of Spain and close to the interior towns and villages that form the island’s northern foothills.
- Summit conditions: Cloud forest and montane vegetation appear near the summit, so weather can be cool and wet even on otherwise warm days.
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Weather & Climate near El Tucuche #
El Tucuche's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1512 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).
