How warm is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?

Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?

In a typical year seaweed is low in April. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is April hurricane season in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?

No. Storm risk is very low in April.

How crowded is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?

Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April

April is one of the best months to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 82°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually low in April. Beaches are typically very busy.

Typical dayB+3rd of 12 months

Highs / water84°FSea 82°F

Rain chance39%on a given day

SeaweedLowtypical year

CrowdsVery busyno big holidays

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

March: B+ · April: B+ · May: B+. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are July and August.

Best beaches in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April

Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Apr	Seaweed	This week
Beaches Resort Saint Vincent	A-	Very low	SatA-SunBMonB-TueB+WedA-
Palm Island Resort & Spa	A-	Very low	SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA
Soho Beach House Canouan	A-	Very low	SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA
Salt Whistle Bay Club Hotel	A-	Very low	SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA
Point Bay Resort	A-	Very low	SatBSunC+MonC+TueBWedB+
Saya Villas	A-	Very low	SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA
David's Beach Hotel	A-	Very low	SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA-
Chatham Bay Club & Resort	A-	Very low	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.

Better beach options in April

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Cuba's Cays (A-) and Varadero & Havana (A-) usually grade higher in April. Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Huatulco (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in April.

Questions

Is April a good time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?: April is one of the best months to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada: a typical day grades B+, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 82°F and about a 39% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually low in April. Beaches are typically very busy.
How warm is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?: Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 82°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?: In a typical year seaweed is low in April. It is usually lightest in May and June and heaviest in August and September. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is April hurricane season in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?: No. Storm risk is very low in April.
How crowded is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in April?: Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 66 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.