Trinidad and Tobago travel guide
What to see in Scarborough
Tobago’s capital, on a hill with a fort and views over the harbour.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Scarborough highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Fort King George
With cannons and views.
- Tobago Museum
Inside the fort.
- Botanical garden
On the hillside.
- Market
Fruit and fish.
- Harbour
Ferries to Trinidad.
Day trips from Scarborough
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Scarborough
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Scarborough are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- from June to November
Rainy season
Showers almost every day and humid heat; hurricanes rarely reach this far south.
What to do: The dry season, from January to May, is the best, and carnival falls in February or March.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach stall or a doubles stand. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Trinidad and Tobago guide.
Frequently asked questions about Scarborough
What to see in Scarborough?
Fort King George, Tobago Museum, Botanical garden, Market and Harbour.
What to see in Scarborough in one day?
Don’t miss Fort King George, Tobago Museum, Botanical garden, Market and Harbour. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Scarborough?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Scarborough are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from Scarborough?
Tobago.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.