Best time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada
The best time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada is usually April, May and October, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. July and August are the weakest (B and B). Seaweed is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B+ | 82°F | 82°F | 49% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| February | B+ | 82°F | 81°F | 43% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| March | B+ | 83°F | 81°F | 40% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| April | B+ | 84°F | 82°F | 39% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
| May | B+ | 85°F | 83°F | 43% | Low | Busy | Very low |
| June | B+ | 84°F | 83°F | 54% | Low | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B | 84°F | 84°F | 65% | Low | Busy | Very low |
| August | B | 85°F | 85°F | 63% | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 86°F | 86°F | 58% | Moderate | Quiet | Moderate |
| October | B+ | 86°F | 86°F | 61% | Low | Moderate | Low |
| November | B+ | 84°F | 84°F | 63% | Low | Busy | Very low |
| December | B+ | 83°F | 83°F | 47% | Low | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 66 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
- Beaches Resort Saint Vincent Apr A-SatA-SunBMonB-TueB+WedA-
- Palm Island Resort & Spa Apr A-SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA
- Soho Beach House Canouan Apr A-SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA
- Salt Whistle Bay Club Hotel Apr A-SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA
- Point Bay Resort Apr A-SatBSunC+MonC+TueBWedB+
- Saya Villas Apr A-SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA
- David's Beach Hotel Apr A-SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA-
- Chatham Bay Club & Resort Apr A-SatB+SunA-MonBTueA-WedA
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- The best time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada is usually April, May and October, when a typical day grades B+, B+ and B+. July and August are the weakest (B and B). Seaweed is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in August, September and December and lightest in May and June. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in February and March (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).