North Ward City
City in Cayman Islands
A northern Grand Cayman district offering small shops, beach access and proximity to dive sites; visitors find guesthouses, local seafood joints and calm water launches for snorkel trips.
North Ward at a Glance#
Costs: USD 160-280 per day (island standard) - island prices apply; expect higher costs for dining, transport and water activities.
Safety: Very safe and family‑friendly - very safe neighborhood environment; standard precautions around beaches and rental cars advised.
Best Time: November-April (best for diving and beaches) - calmer seas and pleasant weather between November and April make beach and dive plans reliable.
Best Things to Do in North Ward#
North Ward Bucket List#
George Town waterfront - Explore George Town’s waterfront, duty-free shops and Cayman Islands National Museum.
Pedro St. James - Visit Pedro St. James, the island’s restored ‘Great House’ and historic meeting place.
Cayman Islands National Museum - See exhibits about the islands’ maritime heritage and cultural collections at the museum.
Rum Point - Relax at Rum Point’s shallow lagoon, hammocks and local beachfront restaurants.
Mastic Trail - Hike the Mastic Reserve trail through native dry forest and quiet limestone paths.
Smith’s Barcadere (Smith’s Cove) - Snorkel from coral-rich Smith’s Barcadere and enjoy shallow reefs close to shore.
Stingray City - Take a boat trip to Stingray City for supervised shallow-water interactions with rays.
Pedro St. James - Visit Pedro St. James, the island’s restored ‘Great House’ and historic meeting place.
Best Time to Visit North Ward#
Best weather is December-April: drier, sunnier and calmer seas for beaches and snorkeling. June-November brings higher humidity, heavy showers and elevated hurricane risk-plan and insure accordingly.
December - April
24-31 °C (75-88 °F)
Sunny, breezy days and calm seas are ideal for snorkeling, diving, and beach time; resorts busy, so book popular tours and rentals well in advance.
May - November
24-31 °C (75-88 °F)
Afternoon and overnight showers raise humidity but often pass quickly; still excellent underwater visibility between storms if you schedule activities around weather windows.
June - November
24-31 °C (75-88 °F)
Peak risk for tropical storms and stronger swells-travel insurance, flexible bookings, and careful monitoring of forecasts are essential during these months.
North Ward's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1460 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (208 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (233 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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How to Get to North Ward#
How to Get Around North Ward#
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