The Mountain City

City in Cayman Islands

The Mountain at a Glance#

Local Time
7:21 PM
GMT-5
Population
12,028

Costs: High: $140-280/day - expect high island prices: about $140-280 per day.

Safety: Very safe, low crime - very safe with negligible violent crime; standard marine precautions apply.

Best Time: November-April (dry, calm seas) - drier months bring clearer water and better boating conditions.

The area sits among tiny cayes visited for exceptional reef snorkelling and pelagic fishing.

Best Things to Do in The Mountain#

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Grand Cayman
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Grand Cayman
Largest Cayman Island, major financial and tourist center
Island

Best Time to Visit The Mountain#

The Mountain is nicest from November through April when trade winds keep humidity down and sea conditions calm for beaches and snorkeling. The summer brings brief heavy rains and a higher chance of tropical storms.

Dry Season

November - April

24°C to 29°C (75°F to 84°F)

Sunny, breezy days ideal for exploring coastal paths and snorkeling; humidity is lower and beaches are at their best.

Wet Season

May - October

25°C to 31°C (77°F to 88°F)

Hot and humid with regular afternoon downpours; rain is usually brief but can interrupt outdoor plans - bring quick-dry gear.

Hurricane Season

June - November

25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F)

Time of tropical-storm risk; strong winds and heavy rain can disrupt travel - plan flexibly and monitor local weather advisories.

Climate

The Mountain's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1437 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 (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

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

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.5 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 (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
3.8 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 (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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 (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

228 mm
Rainfall
3.3 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 (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° – 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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 (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° – 28°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

How to Get to The Mountain#

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around The Mountain#

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