West Bay weather in November
In November, West Bay sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 108 mm of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is West Bay's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see West Bay's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:39 AM – 5:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 27 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
West Bay is populated place in the Cayman Islands.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in West Bay reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 27 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 | 26 |
| 11 | 27 | 26 |
| 12 | 27 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 | 26 |
| 14 | 27 | 26 |
| 15 | 27 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 21 | 27 | 26 |
| 22 | 27 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 | 26 |
| 24 | 27 | 26 |
| 25 | 27 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
How November really feels in West Bay
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
West Bay weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 25° | 28 | 6.6 | 11 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 26° / 25° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 26° / 25° | 16 | 3.9 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 27° / 26° | 18 | 3.7 | 12.4 | 8.0 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 95 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 104 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 60 | 12.3 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 93 | 15.3 | 12.7 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 27° | 139 | 18.6 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 27° | 214 | 20 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 27° / 26° | 108 | 12.1 | 11.1 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 26° / 25° | 44 | 8.5 | 10.9 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 71 | 29 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in November
West Bay gets around 108 mm of rain over 12.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 49 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 45 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 33 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 70 |
| Miserable (%) | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 49 | 40 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 50 | 38 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 37 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 35 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 53 | 33 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 32 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 54 | 30 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 54 | 28 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 56 | 26 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 57 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 57 | 23 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 57 | 21 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 59 | 19 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 59 | 18 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 60 | 17 |
| 16 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 60 | 15 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 61 | 14 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 62 | 13 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 62 | 12 |
| 20 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 63 | 11 |
| 21 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 64 | 10 |
| 22 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 66 | 9 |
| 23 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 67 | 8 |
| 24 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 68 | 7 |
| 25 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 69 | 6 |
| 26 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 68 | 6 |
| 27 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 69 | 5 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 70 | 5 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 71 | 5 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 70 | 5 |
Wind in November
Winds average 27 km/h in November, the windiest month of the year.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 25 km/h on the calmest days to 27 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | breezy |
| 2 | 26 | breezy |
| 3 | 26 | breezy |
| 4 | 26 | breezy |
| 5 | 26 | breezy |
| 6 | 26 | breezy |
| 7 | 26 | breezy |
| 8 | 26 | breezy |
| 9 | 26 | breezy |
| 10 | 26 | breezy |
| 11 | 27 | breezy |
| 12 | 27 | breezy |
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| 17 | 27 | breezy |
| 18 | 27 | breezy |
| 19 | 27 | breezy |
| 20 | 27 | breezy |
| 21 | 27 | breezy |
| 22 | 27 | breezy |
| 23 | 27 | breezy |
| 24 | 27 | breezy |
| 25 | 27 | breezy |
| 26 | 27 | breezy |
| 27 | 27 | breezy |
| 28 | 27 | breezy |
| 29 | 27 | breezy |
| 30 | 27 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:47 AM, and sunset from 5:48 PM to 5:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:31 | 5:48 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:31 | 5:47 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:32 | 5:47 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:32 | 5:46 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:34 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:34 | 5:45 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:35 | 5:44 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:35 | 5:44 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:36 | 5:44 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:36 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:37 | 5:43 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:43 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:43 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:39 | 5:43 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:39 | 5:43 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:40 | 5:43 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:41 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 11.0 | 6:41 | 5:42 |
| 21 | 11.0 | 6:42 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 6:42 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:42 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:44 | 5:42 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:44 | 5:42 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:45 | 5:42 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:42 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:42 |
| 29 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:43 |
| 30 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.2 kWh/m² to a high of 6.75 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.41 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for West Bay
In November, West Bay sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
West Bay sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
West Bay's rainy season runs September–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit West Bay?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit West Bay for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for West Bay in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, West Bay sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and a windbreaker. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near West Bay in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in West Bay in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in West Bay peaks around May 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in West Bay in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in West Bay is worst in June — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.1× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is West Bay?
West Bay sits at 19.4°N, 81.4°W, 5 m above sea level, in Cayman Islands. The nearest listed city is George Town, 11 km away.
Topography around West Bay
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of West Bay.
Within 3 km, the terrain around West Bay has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 21 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m.
The land around West Bay is covered by water (59%) within 3 km, water (91%) within 16 km, and water (97%) within 80 km.
Cayman Islands travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 113% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $104,293
- 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.4
- per 100k, 2020
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for West Bay (19.382°, -81.3928°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).