Saint Lucia: When to Go

The western shores of St Lucia are a mighty fine place to be from December to March when the rain eases off a bit. Predictably, these are also the busiest months on the island when both the numbers of tourists and the costs of food, airline tickets and accommodation are much higher. After mid-April many of the prices drop as much as 50%. Carnival in July has not yet been overrun by visitors and can be a good way to be thrown head long into St Lucia culture.

Weather

St Lucia's top temperatures vary little over the course of a year and even in the official hurricane season (June to late-October) showers rarely last long, unless you're unlucky enough to strike a hurricane. In January the average daily high temperature in Castries is 81°F (27°C), while the nightly low temperature is 68°F (20°C). In July the average daily high is 85°F (29°C), while the nightly low is 72°F (22°C). Humidity ranges from 76% in February to 83% in November.