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Obeach
Trip planning
August 16 2016 07:30
I am planning a trip to OB between Nov and March. What times would be the best times to go and why?
Thanks in advance
Obeach
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sxmfan12
August 16 2016 18:37
We prefer early November. It's just outside of hurricane season, the temp is a couple degrees cooler, it's far less crowded and there are less cruise ships. Low season rates as well.
Christa
August 17 2016 12:14
Actually hurricane season goes to the end of November. However, November has been less active than the months preceding it.
sxmfan12
August 17 2016 17:52
You are correct. Peak period ends 31 Oct.
WickedCouple89
August 21 2016 16:35
How is February/March? We are planning right now but want to go during a good time
bfarm
August 21 2016 20:13
February is the time to go....it's wonderful!
thesimpsons
August 22 2016 20:54
We go in February and really like it because its a good time to be away from our business, the weather is typically good then (less rain), plus we always spend our anniversary on island! The water temperature is warmer in November though.
The Simpsons
SXM-Beachlover
August 23 2016 06:10
We like the May thru July time, less people on the island.
Buffboater
August 23 2016 18:29
We do November, weather has been pretty consistent and the water is warm. The people are always fun, but they are almost always.
You won't go wrong any particular time of year. Just a question of luck with the weather.
DandM29212
August 24 2016 23:13
November December are great. Only downside to winter months is they tend to be windier depending on which side of island you visit (east). February and March of 2016 were quite windy on Orient and Dawn beaches. We went to some west side beaches several days due to wind this year. All in all, Nov through April are peak months for a reason!
frolic1
September 15 2016 10:40
The Christmas winds start the end of December and can last through Feb/March. Sometimes they get high enough to where you get sand blasted on the beach. Thats why we prefer Nov/Early Dec and then April.