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Saba offers generally pleasant climate most of the year. The average temperature is a comfortable 80 degrees, but it can be a bit warmer in the summer and bit cooler in the winter. The island's temperate climate means that Saba can be enjoyed throughout the year, |
although many visitors will travel during the Caribbean high season of mid-December to mid-April.Easterly trade winds and the tall Mount Scenery create ever-changing cloud movements. Temperatures can also be cool in the Windwardside than in The Bottom, and this is especially noticeable at night. Throughout the year the island does all get a lot of sun, so no matter what time of the year you go you’re likely to get a tan. In fact, be sure to bring along some sunscreen if you’re going to soak up those island rays.
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The summer is generally the rainy season however, which lasts from May until about the beginning of November. Luckily, the volcano that makes up the island of Saba is extinct, so travelers do not have to worry about this natural hazard. Hurricanes, however, are a natural threat in the Caribbean, The islands are within the hurricane zone. The hurricane season in the Atlantic lasts from the beginning of June until the end of November, making travel during the slow season potentially more dangerous.The winter months are from November to February but daytime temperatures can still be in the upper 70s to low 80s during the day and in the low 60s or so at night. Likewise, the humidity tends to be much less during the winter however.
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Although traveling to Saba can be expensive throughout the year, travelers may find monetary advantages to traveling during the Caribbean off season, from mid-April to mid-December. Prices on airfares and at hotels may drop up to 50 percent during these slower months. Travelers should closely monitor Atlantic storm systems and weather conditions in the region prior to and during their trip. Although the region generally experiences more rain and humidity during the summer season, the average temperature in Saba generally fluctuates by only a few degrees.
Saba also has a number of festivals throughout the year that may appeal to visitors. Sea and Learn is a month-long environmental awareness program in October that includes free events such as talks and field work. Carnival begins in the last week of July and has a vibrant assortment of music and parades. Saba Days, which take place in early December, is a winter carnival that includes dance, music, and games.
Some travelers may prefer to travel during the Caribbean high season, when they can escape from colder temperatures in their own home. Others will prefer the slower pace of the off season. Divers and eco-adventurers will be drawn to Saba throughout the year.
By: Shabina Sanad
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