Bonaire in July compared to April - what should we expect?

[tkaelin]

We dove Bonaire in April 2009 and 2010. This year we are planning a trip in July.
What should we expect as far as the differences to be in weather, conditions etc.?
We assume it will be warmer and understand we will be in the Hurricane season although I understand that normally is not an issue for Bonaire.

 

[redacted]

I doubt if you will notice any temperature difference but you should see somewhat calmer seas.

 

[DeputyDan]

A little warmer in July but not alot.
We stayed at the Belmar in April and the ocean was rougher than normal. Don't know if it was the location or the time of year.
Have stayed at both Buddy Dive and Den Laman in July and both trips were excellent.

Enjoy!

 

[UnderH2OView]

I found on another site less than ideal visibility possible in July due to upwelling. Anyone experience this and is it as common as mentioned?

"
The water temperature in Bonaire ranges from 78 to 81 degrees. About three years out of every five, upwellings of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep Atlantic spill into the Caribbean over the relatively shallow shelf that connects Trinidad with the Grenadines, and then it circulates westward to Bonaire. When this happens -usually during July - water temperature can drop into the low 70s and visibility everywhere can fall to 30' or less. These conditions can last from one or two days to a week or more.

Sometimes this cold upwelling water doesn't come all the way to the surface but is only encountered at depth as a murky thermocline."

http://www.undercurrent.org/UCnow/planner.shtml

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[akirawut]

That link seems like an excellent resource, thanks!