When is the Caribbean hurricane season?

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The hurricane season for the Caribbean Sea and the broader Atlantic Ocean officially runs from June 1 through November 30.123

While this period marks the time when hurricanes are most likely to develop and intensify, it is important to note that these storms can occasionally occur outside of this window. Within the season, hurricane activity is most frequent in September.12