Current weather (rain?)

[dynoboy]

Heading down in a little less than two weeks and watching the weather it shows most days have a decent chance of rain. Coming from the PNW I am familiar with the concept but wondering what the day to day weather is really like. Are these brief rain bursts? Sprinkles? Downpours?

 

[NDL_Diver]

Been to Bonaire over 10x. The island is usually very dry year round. During "rainy" season there are occasional downpours that are short lived. I look at , Caribbean Netherlands 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground
and concentrate on Percent cloud cover and rainfall amount. 100% clouds and high rainfall amount is a storm. 50 -75% with .2 inches is a 30 min rain followed by broken clouds.
When the sun is out it is hot. 50% -75 % clouds are welcome. Nov is "rainy" season with a wopping 3.5 inches of rain for the month.

 

[scubadada]

Hi @dynoboy

My wife and I just spent 2 weeks on Bonaire, October 16-30, our 11th visit. The weather was very warm, low 90s, with a mix of sun, and clouds and sun. As usual, we had short periods of light to moderate rain. It was nice when it cooled things off a bit. The water temperature was very warm, 85-86 degrees.

Have a great trip, let us know how it goes.

 

[Scott]

I'm currently on the island and today was the first drops I felt during the day since arriving last week.
It has rained during the night a few times.

 

[scuba127]

I'm currently on the island and today was the first drops I felt during the day since arriving last week.
It has rained during the night a few times.

Is there bleaching going on?

 

[TNEngineer]

A 15-30 minute afternoon shower isn't unusual, followed by returning sunlight that causes the pavement to steam. Nothing to worry about!

 

[Scott]

Is there bleaching going on?

There is still noticeable bleaching happening, but it looks better than a year ago at this same time.
Sites north of Karpata are still closed.
Water was warmer than last year also. This is the first time I was able to wear neoprene shorts and a thermal top.

 

[arubabob1]

Not sure why the sites North of Karpota are closed. I dove them every day in Aug. Are you sure they are closed?

 

[Scott]

Not sure why the sites North of Karpota are closed. I dove them every day in Aug. Are you sure they are closed?

Sorry my map skills are lacking. The sites in Washington Slagbaai National Park are still closed.

 

[PuyallupCoug]

Thanks, this is helpful! We leave for Bonaire tonight for 9 day trip and that weather underground link is really helpful. Cheers!