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Scarborough

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Scarborough month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Scarborough are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and November the wettest (about 133 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.724.04110.9
February28.024.03111.1
March28.424.33911.6
April28.924.84311.5
May29.225.35511.4
June28.725.011010.9
July28.725.012411.2
August29.125.312911.2
September29.725.811111.2
October29.325.512410.6
November28.625.013310.4
December28.124.57910.7

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Past and future events in Scarborough

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Market Day, 1912

    Photographed market day in Scarborough, Tobago in 1912.

  2. Opening of Scarborough Botanical Garden

    The Scarborough Botanical Garden was opened in 1952, becoming a key recreational landmark.

  3. Administrative Centre Designation

    In 1962, following independence, Scarborough received status as the island’s administrative centre.

  4. Great Fire of Scarborough

    Most of Scarborough was burnt to the ground during a historic fire (date unspecified).

  5. Cession to Britain

    Scarborough, Tobago was formally ceded to the United Kingdom in 1814, ending a period of political uncertainty.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Scarborough (surname)

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  • Earl of Scarbrough

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Scarborough

Scarborough is a town on the island of Tobago in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It lies at approximately 11.182° N latitude and 60.735° W longitude, with a population of about 17,000 residents.

The town’s position on Tobago’s southeastern coast gives residents easy access to the Atlantic, so seafood—particularly fish and shellfish—forms a natural part of daily meals. Fresh catches are commonly sold at waterfront stalls, where they are incorporated into simple preparations such as grilling or stewing.

Scarborough’s linguistic profile includes English, Hindustani, French, Spanish and Chinese, reflecting a multicultural heritage that influences the local palate. This blend supports a culinary scene where Caribbean staples sit alongside flavors and techniques drawn from Indian, European and Asian traditions.

Local markets also showcase the island’s tropical bounty, offering fruits such as mango, papaya and guava that complement savory dishes. Transactions are conducted in Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TTD), the national currency.

02 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Scarborough

Scarborough

Scarborough is a city situated in Tobago, within the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Geographically positioned at latitude 11.18229 and longitude -60.73525, the urban area is home to a population of 17,000 residents.

The settlement operates within the America/Port_of_Spain timezone and utilizes the TTD currency. Linguistic practices within the region encompass multiple recognized languages, specifically en-TT, hns, fr, es, and zh.

03 · Overview

Scarborough, in brief

Scarborough Geography and Overview

Scarborough is a city located within the island administration of Tobago, which is part of the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Geographically, the settlement is positioned at coordinates 11.18229 latitude and -60.73525 longitude.

The municipality operates within the America/Port_of_Spain timezone and accommodates a population of 17,000 residents. The local monetary system uses the TTD currency. Within the region, communication occurs in multiple languages, including en-TT, hns, fr, es, and zh.

Across the wider global context, the name Scarborough designates numerous other locations, such as suburbs in Australia, administrative districts and neighbourhoods in Canada, a North Yorkshire town in the United Kingdom, and municipalities in the United States. However, the specific urban center in Trinidad and Tobago remains distinct within the region of Tobago, functioning separately from similarly named territories like Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea or the various overseas maritime vessels and organizations bearing the same designation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough

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01 · Q&A

Where is Scarborough located and what are its coordinates?

Scarborough is situated in Trinidad and Tobago at geographic coordinates 11.1823, -60.7353, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Scarborough?

Scarborough has a recorded population of approximately 17,000 and observes the America/Port_of_Spain time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Scarborough?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Scarborough include EN-TT, HNS, French, Spanish, Chinese, with TTD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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