St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada vs Barbados
Barbados usually grades better in February, March, April, May, June and July, and the other months are close; St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both B+). Seaweed: St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada peaks moderate in August, Barbados peaks moderate in August.
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada | Barbados | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | B+ | 82°F / 82°F | 49% / 50% | Low / Low | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | B+ | A- | 81°F / 81°F | 43% / 38% | Low / Low | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | B+ | A- | 81°F / 81°F | 40% / 37% | Low / Very low | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| April | B+ | A- | 82°F / 82°F | 39% / 36% | Low / Very low | Very busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | B+ | A- | 83°F / 83°F | 43% / 37% | Low / Very low | Busy / Moderate | Very low / Very low |
| June | B+ | A- | 83°F / 83°F | 54% / 54% | Low / Very low | Moderate / Moderate | Very low / Very low |
| July | B | B+ | 84°F / 84°F | 65% / 68% | Low / Low | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| August | B | B | 85°F / 85°F | 63% / 75% | Moderate / Moderate | Moderate / Moderate | Moderate / Low |
| September | B+ | B+ | 86°F / 86°F | 58% / 68% | Moderate / Low | Quiet / Quiet | Moderate / Moderate |
| October | B+ | B+ | 86°F / 86°F | 61% / 64% | Low / Low | Moderate / Moderate | Low / Low |
| November | B+ | B+ | 84°F / 84°F | 63% / 60% | Low / Low | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | B+ | B+ | 83°F / 83°F | 47% / 47% | Low / Very low | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada / Barbados. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada
- Beaches Resort Saint VincentSatA-SunBMonB-TueB+WedA-
- Harmony SuitesSatBSunCMonCTueB-WedB
- Marigot Beach ClubSatB-SunC+MonC+TueB-WedB
- Hummingbird ResortSatB-SunCMonCTueCWedB-
Barbados
- Bolli Heights VillaSatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
- Port St. Charles MarinaSatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedA-
- Sandy LaneSatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Fairmont Royal PavilionSatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- Is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada or Barbados better?
- Barbados usually grades better in February, March, April, May, June and July, and the other months are close; St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both B+). Seaweed: St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada peaks moderate in August, Barbados peaks moderate in August.
- Which has warmer water, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada or Barbados?
- St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada averages 83°F over the year and Barbados 83°F. In January it is 82°F vs 82°F; in July 84°F vs 84°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada is quietest in September and October; Barbados in September and October.
- Which has less sargassum?
- Over a typical year, seaweed averages low in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada and low in Barbados. St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada is lightest in May and June; Barbados in May and June.