The Caves
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
August
You catch peak cliff diving and sea turtle nesting with prices 30% lower than February. You catch prime conditions with only a slight premium over shoulder months.
Chasing the best value? August runs $360/nt — see every month below.Negril's West End cliffs carved with limestone grottos where waves hollowed caves at sea level. Hand-carved cottages by Rastafarian artists line clifftop paths while you swim through caves and cliff jump.
Access
1.5h Drive
Ideal Stay
3 nights
Insider Tip
Arrive Tuesdays
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
Essential activities include cliff diving into the Caribbean, snorkeling the limestone caves, and spotting migrating whales from the cliffs.
What you’ll experience by season
Cliff Diving
Apr–Oct (Calm Seas)
Year-round Constants
Sea caves, cliff diving access, sunset views.
Seasons
Summer brings calmest waters for cave swimming.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$378/nt
Average nightly rate by month, based on published pricing. Hover a month to see its rate.
Data Source: Annualized Historical Average
Rates Stable
Pricing is broadly flat across the next 60 days, with limited short-term movement.
Hurricane Note
Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers.
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jan
0.9" lowest rainfall
Avg High
86°F
Annual average
Tropical climate. Jan is the driest month, while Oct is the most humid.
Weather follows a standard tropical pattern.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
N/A
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Oct
83% Humidity (Peak)
Chill Factor
Feb
71°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Oct
4.9" rain (Peak)
Field notes
90m drive from MBJ
The road is the busy coastal highway (A1). Book a private transfer; driving is stressful.
Tuesday Start
Shift arrival to Tuesday for best pricing. Morning rates are slightly lower than evenings.
Cliffside
No sandy beach. Enter water via ladders or cliff jumps. All-Inclusive, but feels like a boutique home.
The Caves
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
August
You catch peak cliff diving and sea turtle nesting with prices 30% lower than February. You catch prime conditions with only a slight premium over shoulder months.
Chasing the best value? August runs $360/nt — see every month below.Negril's West End cliffs carved with limestone grottos where waves hollowed caves at sea level. Hand-carved cottages by Rastafarian artists line clifftop paths while you swim through caves and cliff jump.
Access
1.5h Drive
Ideal Stay
3 nights
Insider Tip
Arrive Tuesdays
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Cliff Diving
Apr–Oct (Calm Seas)
Year-round Constants
Sea caves, cliff diving access, sunset views.
Seasons
Summer brings calmest waters for cave swimming.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$378/nt
Data Source: Annualized Historical Average
Rates Stable
Pricing is broadly flat across the next 60 days, with limited short-term movement.
Hurricane Note
Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers.
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jan
0.9" lowest rainfall
Avg High
86°F
Annual average
Weather follows a standard tropical pattern.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
N/A
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Oct
83% Humidity (Peak)
Chill Factor
Feb
71°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Oct
4.9" rain (Peak)
Field notes
90m drive from MBJ
The road is the busy coastal highway (A1). Book a private transfer; driving is stressful.
Tuesday Start
Shift arrival to Tuesday for best pricing. Morning rates are slightly lower than evenings.
Cliffside
No sandy beach. Enter water via ladders or cliff jumps. All-Inclusive, but feels like a boutique home.
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For a full breakdown of average pricing and peak seasons, see our Seasonal Value guide.
What is the weather like at The Caves?
Note: Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers during these months.
The Caves Prices by Month
- January $506
- February $511
- March $500
- April $488
- May $375
- June $389
- July $378
- August $360
- September $364
- October $373
- November $400
- December $436