Red Bay Estate Travel Guide

City City in Cayman Islands near the coast

Costs
$180-$300 - expect island costs
Island prices similar to nearby resorts; budget $180-$300/day.
Safety
Generally very safe
Low violent crime; follow usual beach and sun-safety precautions.
Best Time
Dec-Apr (peak dry season)
December-April offers the driest, sunniest conditions for beach days and diving.
Local Time
11:37 PM
GMT-5
Weather
Mostly Clear 79°F
Mostly Clear
Population
7,534
Infrastructure & Convenience
Car rentals and taxis dominate; English signage and small grocery shops are common.
Popularity
Quiet residential vibe close to popular dive and snorkel sites; appeals to divers and couples.
Known For
beaches, snorkeling, diving, reef, boating, relaxed island life, local seafood, small guesthouses, coral reefs, fishing
Red Bay Estate sits on Grand Cayman near West Bay and is a short drive from the North Sound and Stingray City sandbar.

Why Visit Red Bay Estate? #

Red Bay Estate sits amid Grand Cayman’s mix of residential charm and easy access to natural attractions, making it appealing for travelers who want quieter stays close to island highlights. Short drives reach Rum Point’s calm sandbars and the Mastic Trail’s coastal woodlands, while beaches and reef snorkeling are close at hand. Cayman-style conch fritters and local rum shops give a taste of island life. It’s a good pick for those seeking relaxed beach days and nature walks off the main tourist spine.

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Red Bay Estate Bucket List

Don't Miss
  • Seven Mile Beach - Long white-sand beach with calm turquoise water, hotels, and seaside restaurants.
  • Camana Bay - Harborfront town centre offering shops, dining, a waterfront promenade, and sunset views.
  • Cayman Turtle Centre (Island Wildlife Encounter) - Conservation facility with sea turtle rehabilitation exhibits, touch tanks, and educational programs.
Hidden Gems
  • Cayman Crystal Caves - Limestone cave tours revealing stalactites, stalagmites, bats, and guided geological commentary.
  • Pedro St. James - Restored 18th-century great house and national historic site with panoramic ocean views.
  • Mastic Reserve and Trail - Coastal rainforest track through ancient mastic trees and interpretive guided nature walks.
Day Trips
  • Stingray City (North Sound) - Shallow sandbar where friendly southern stingrays congregate for guided snorkeling interactions.
  • Rum Point - Relaxed beach spot with shallow water, hammocks, snorkeling, and signature beachfront restaurants.

Best Time to Visit Red Bay Estate #

Red Bay Estate sits in a tropical trade-wind climate-visit during the dry season for calmer seas and lower humidity. The summer months bring higher humidity, more rain, and a small hurricane risk from June to November.

Dry Season
November - April · 24 to 29°C (75 to 84°F)
Steady trade winds and low rainfall make snorkeling and diving superb and outdoor dining pleasant-expect peak visitor numbers and higher prices.
Wet Season
May - October · 26 to 31°C (79 to 88°F)
Warm, humid afternoons with regular brief downpours; lush vegetation and fewer crowds, but be ready for soggy hikes and sticky evenings.
Hurricane Season
June - November · 25 to 31°C (77 to 88°F)
Storm risk rises-plan flexibly, secure accommodations, and follow advisories; severe weather is rare but can disrupt ferries and flights for days.

Best Time to Visit Red Bay Estate #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1466 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

209 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (235 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

235 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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