Northern Range
Mountains Mountain range across Trinidad's northern spine
Trinidad’s Northern Range offers rainforest hikes, waterfalls and birdwatching near Port of Spain; trails access ridge viewpoints, small villages and biodiversity hotspots for guided natural-history trips.
The Northern Range is a mountain chain running along the northern edge of Trinidad. It contains the island’s highest terrain and supports montane rainforest, cloud forest pockets, and a number of rivers and waterfalls.
Peaks in the range include El Cerro del Aripo and El Tucuche, both near 940 metres in elevation and prominent local landmarks. The range is important for biodiversity, freshwater catchments and recreational hiking.
Geographically the range rises directly from the north coast of Trinidad and extends east-west across the island’s northern third, forming a distinct upland zone above coastal plains and communities.
- Ecology and hydrology: hosts Trinidad's principal highland rainforest and is the source of several short rivers and waterfalls that drain the northern slopes
- Access: forms the northern backbone of Trinidad and is accessible by roads and trails from coastal towns to the north and south
What to See #
- Highest peaks: the island's two highest summits, El Cerro del Aripo at about 940 metres and El Tucuche at about 936 metres, are prominent peaks with rainforest on their flanks
Best Time to Visit Northern Range #
The Northern Range is most enjoyable in the dry season (January-May), when trails are drier and views clearer.
Weather & Climate near Northern Range #
Northern Range's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1708 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (224 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (235 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).
