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Destination Guides - North America / Cayman Islands
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| The Cayman Islands are safe to visit but you are still advised to take sensible precautions when out and about. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| The medical facilties are fairly good but expensive. Take out comprehensive travel insurance before travelling to ensure all costs are covered. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A and Typhoid. Be aware that Dengue Fever is present. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
27 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
30 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
26 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
27 |
20 |
10 |
11 |
14 |
32 |
5 |
5 |
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| There are 3 islands in the Cayman Islands group. All contain offshore reefs and mangrove fringes surrounding most of the coasts. The climate is hot and tropical all year with short rains from May to October. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
| Friday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 2mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 66%, Sunrise: 06:12EST, Sunset: 18:32EST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 73%, Sunrise: 06:12EST, Sunset: 18:31EST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 30°C (86°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 71%, Sunrise: 06:12EST, Sunset: 18:30EST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| There are harsh penalties for drug smuggling. Marine and agricultural imports/exports are highly regulated here. |
| Getting Around |
| Both Cayman Express and Cayman Airways offer regular flights between the islands. Car hire and taxis are widely available. The only other form of public transport is the minibus which is fairly reliable and safe. However, they only travel along the main roads. A ferry runs between North Sound and Rum Point on Grand Cayman, which takes about 40 minutes each way. The Caymans are flat and small enough to get about by bicycle. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Years Day on 1 January, Hereos Day on 28 January, Discovery Day on 19 May, Queen's Day on 16 June, Constitution Day on 7 July, 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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| Language |
| English and Spanish |
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| Visa Requirements |
| A Visa is not required. Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity. |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is no British Consular Representation on the Islands. Most problems are easily dealt with by The Governor's Office who will assist British nationals with the majority of issues. The postal address is: Governor's Office, PO Box 10261,Grand Cayman and the actual location is: Suite 202, Second Floor, The Smith Road Centre, 154 Smith Road, George Town, Grand Cayman. Passports and serious matters must be referrred to the British High Commission in Jamaica: British High Commission, PO Box 575, 28 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica. Tel: 00 1 876 510 0700 |
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