St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in August
August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in August. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+82°F
- FebB+82°F
- MarB+83°F
- AprB+84°F
- MayB+85°F
- JunB+84°F
- JulB84°F
- AugB85°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctB+86°F
- NovB+84°F
- DecB+83°F
July: B · August: B · September: 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 August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | Seaweed | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Resort Saint Vincent | A- | Very low | SatA-SunBMonB-TueB+WedA- |
| Palm Island Resort & Spa | B+ | Very low | SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA |
| Soho Beach House Canouan | B+ | Very low | SatB+SunBMonBTueA-WedA |
| Salt Whistle Bay Club Hotel | B+ | Very low | SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA |
| Saya Villas | B+ | Very low | SatBSunB+MonBTueA-WedA |
| David's Beach Hotel | B+ | Very low | SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-WedA- |
| Chatham Bay Club & Resort | B+ | Very low | SatB+SunA-MonBTueA-WedA |
| Clifton Beach Hotel | B+ | Very low | SatBSunB+MonB-TueA-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 August
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Turks & Caicos (A-), the Bahamas (A-) and Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao (B+) usually grade higher in August. Further afield: Oʻahu (A), Maui (A) and Kauaʻi (A-). Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- August is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada: a typical day grades B, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 85°F and about a 63% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in August. Beaches are typically moderate (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
- How warm is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in August?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 85°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is there sargassum in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in August?
- In a typical year seaweed is moderate in August. 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 August hurricane season in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada in August?
- Typically moderate, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Windward Islands: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
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.