Best time to go to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has a typically Caribbean weather pattern, with warm, dry winters and sweltering, stormy summers.
We rate late April-early June as the best time to go to Saint Lucia. You’ll miss the winter crowds and high prices – but also sneak in just before the heavy rains arrive. Thanks to its mountainous scenery, Saint Lucia has higher rainfall than other flatter Caribbean islands, though this does mean lusher vegetation – and it’s a haven for birds. Dolphins are resident throughout the year, but humpback whales migrate past the island from Jan-Apr. Leatherbacks nest from Mar-Aug – and while birders will be delighted year-round, the main breeding season is Jan-Apr.
Saint Lucia Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
22
28
113
FEB
22
28
86
MAR
22
29
76
APR
23
29
96
MAY
24
30
124
JUN
24
30
182
JUL
25
30
245
AUG
24
30
216
SEP
24
30
224
OCT
24
30
269
NOV
23
29
255
DEC
23
29
149
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James Crockett, from our supplier Jus’ Sail, says don’t discount the hurricane season:
“My favourite season for sailing and kite surfing is the winter around Feb when the skies tend to be clearer and the breeze is constant and cooling; late Jan - late April is usually the driest part of the year. As rainfall is low, the river run off tends to be less, so visibility for diving and snorkelling is better as well. However, May-Nov you can get some very competitive prices, especially on accommodation. You stand a higher chance of rain, especially from Aug-Nov, but most days are still perfectly enjoyable. Yes, its hurricane season, but mostly a passing tropical wave will appear every couple of weeks with some heavy rain before quickly passing on over. You can be fortunate and get perfect weather in the summer, or you can have some bad luck and get some days of rain, but rarely will it ruin your trip unless you have come for a purely beach and sun holiday.”
“My favourite season for sailing and kite surfing is the winter around Feb when the skies tend to be clearer and the breeze is constant and cooling; late Jan - late April is usually the driest part of the year. As rainfall is low, the river run off tends to be less, so visibility for diving and snorkelling is better as well. However, May-Nov you can get some very competitive prices, especially on accommodation. You stand a higher chance of rain, especially from Aug-Nov, but most days are still perfectly enjoyable. Yes, its hurricane season, but mostly a passing tropical wave will appear every couple of weeks with some heavy rain before quickly passing on over. You can be fortunate and get perfect weather in the summer, or you can have some bad luck and get some days of rain, but rarely will it ruin your trip unless you have come for a purely beach and sun holiday.”
Paul Sawyer, from our supplier and walking specialist New Experience Holidays, shares his best time to go to Saint Lucia: “It’s more a case of what time you don’t recommend people to go – and that’s the hurricane season, which is July, August, September. You can go at any other time, it’s warmer in May and June, but only by about three or four degrees. But most people go in January to March because there’s little walking anywhere else; people escape the winter and they go to the Caribbean.”
Festivals & events in Saint Lucia
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The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival
This ten-day festival takes place early each May to showcase homegrown talent as well as artists from across the globe. While the main stage is located on the gorgeous Pigeon Island, other events take place around Saint Lucia and these fringe events encompass a variety of musical styles from Kweyol folk to flamenco and reggae.
This ten-day festival takes place early each May to showcase homegrown talent as well as artists from across the globe. While the main stage is located on the gorgeous Pigeon Island, other events take place around Saint Lucia and these fringe events encompass a variety of musical styles from Kweyol folk to flamenco and reggae.
More about Saint Lucia
Six endemic bird species, UNESCO-listed landscapes, thriving Creole culture and vivid tropical reefs mean that Saint Lucia is firmly placed on people’s holiday wishlists - and not just for honeymooners.
Saint Lucia may be a small island, at just 43km and 23km wide, but there’s plenty here to keep you occupied, from white sand beaches to chocolate farms to frolicking dolphins to sailing along with the trade winds - take a look at our interactive map to see out top Saint Lucia highlights.
It may be an idyllic Caribbean island, but there are many more things to do in Saint Lucia beyond lying on a tropical beach.
When it comes to avian experiences, this tiny Caribbean isle is a tropical treasure trove of tweeters, thanks to its thick forests, wetlands and coastline.
Saint Lucia family holidays introduce children to quite a different way of life - full of outdoor adventure, tropical nature, and welcoming hosts.
Our experts have shared their Saint Lucia travel advice for hikers, sailors and those in search of creole culture; hint: a rum shop is a good place to start! We've added in some health and safety tips to help your trip run smoothly, and our travellers have added in some advice of their own in our holiday reviews.
There is much to be commended when it comes to responsible tourism in Saint Lucia, with local initiatives helping to save sea turtles and reserves and bird sanctuaries helping to protect the island's incredible biodiversity.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Matt Wade] [Top box: Sugar Beach Residences]
[Kite surfing: Saint Lucia Tourist Board]
[Jazz & Arts Festival: Chensiyuan]
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