People ask me this all the time. Here's the truth.
Avoid August unless you love sweating. Summer here is brutally hot and humid. It feels like 35°C but reads as 45°C. It also rains almost every afternoon for about 45 minutes. The sky turns black, it dumps rain, then the sun comes back and boils the puddles. It's an experience. Maybe not the one you want on vacation.
Spring is your best bet. March through May is the safest window. Humidity drops. The sun is out. Ocean temps are just right. You can walk around without needing a shower five minutes later.
Winter (January and February) is popular too. But hotels jack up prices since everyone from the northeast is escaping the snow.
Come in late April instead. You'll get great weather and much better room rates. If you're booking around this time, it helps to know how far in advance to book a hotel and the best day to book your flight — both can save you real money.
