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Destination Guides - North America / Bermuda
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This a safe island to visit but exercise caution after dark. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| There are good medical facilities available. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A if planning to stay in Bermuda for a while. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
30 |
29 |
27 |
23 |
21 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
11 |
12 |
13 |
10 |
12 |
11 |
11 |
14 |
14 |
15 |
13 |
12 |
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| The climate is sub-tropical, the Gulf stream keeps the temperature consistently warm. There is no wet season but expect rain all year. Bermuda very occasionally gets hit by hurricanes but this does not happen often. The hurricane season runs from June to November. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Hamilton, Bermuda
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1023mb, Humidity: 62%, Sunrise: 06:58ADT, Sunset: 19:35ADT |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 25°C (77°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 75%, Sunrise: 06:59ADT, Sunset: 19:34ADT |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 06:59ADT, Sunset: 19:32ADT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| This is a conservative society which is heavily influenced by British ways. They find it offensive for people to walk about away from the beach in swim wear or without shirts. |
| Getting Around |
| There is an extensive network of well maintained roads. Tourists are not permitted to drive cars but motorcycles are available to hire. Some roads are narrow and winding and street lighting is intermittent outside of the urban areas. buses and taxis are available and safe. Water taxis are popular, buy your pass before you board as cash is not accepted. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Bermuda Day on 24 March, Queen's Birthday on 9 June 08, Emancipation on 4 August, Sommer's Day in August, Labour Day on 1 September and Remembrance Day on 11 November. Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April, Ascension Day on 16 May, Whitsun (Pentecost) on 23 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, Assumption on 15 August and Christmas Day on 25 December. |
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| Religion |
| Christian denominations |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays of up to 21 days but you must have your accommodation booked in advance. If you are travelling to the US you will require 6 months validity on your passport. |
| British Embassy Details |
| This is a British Overseas territory and therefore has no Embassy. Go through the Dept of Immigration for the issue of emergency travel documents: Government Building, Parliament Street, Hamilton Tel: (+1)(441)295 3600 or 295 5151 or the Cental Police Station for everything else: Tel: (+1)(441)295 0011. |
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