The mountains and plains on the Caribbean side have heavy rain September to February. The mountains and plains on the Pacific side have little rainfall from December to April.
In central and north Mexico the dry season is longer and although there is a wet season the rain usually falls in late afternoon for a short period. The height of the wet season can be very hot and humid. In general altitude determines the temperature.
The best time to visit is in the dry season November to April
| Anguilla | Dec - Apr |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Dec - Apr |
| Bahamas | Dec - Apr |
| Barbados | Dec - May |
| Belize | Oct - May |
| Cuba | Nov - Apr |
| Dominica Republic | Jan - May |
| Grenada | Jan - May |
| Guadaloupe | Jan - May |
| Guatemala | Oct - May |
| Jamaica | Dec - Apr |
| Mexico | Oct - May |
| Nicaragua | Dec - May |
| Panama | Jan - Apr |
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