Best time to visit · Saint Lucia
The best time to visit Saint Lucia
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Caribbeandy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Saint Lucia is the dry season from December to May, with sunny weather, trade winds and the clearest Piton views; mid-December to April is the most expensive. June to November is wetter and cheaper, and September and October fall in the peak of the hurricane season.
Key facts
- Best months
- January–April
- Shoulder season
- May–June and December
- Warmest month
- April (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 29°C (84°F))
- Rainiest month
- July (~20 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September
Seasons
Saint Lucia is warm all year, with highs around 29–31°C. The dry season runs from about December to May; the wetter season from June to November brings heavier showers and the risk of tropical storms, with the hurricane peak around August to October.
December–April
Dry season
Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable for hiking and beaches; peak prices and busy resorts, especially around Christmas and Easter.
May–July
Early wet season
Warmer and more humid with growing showers; good-value prices, the Jazz and Arts Festival and Carnival.
August–October
Hurricane peak
The wettest and stormiest months, with the warmest sea and lowest prices; watch forecasts and book flexibly.
November
Late wet season
Showers ease towards December and prices are still low before the high season begins.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 22°C | 15 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 29°C | 22°C | 11 | 26°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 30°C | 22°C | 11 | 26°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 31°C | 23°C | 10 | 27°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 13 | 28°C | 12.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | 28°C | 12.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 20 | 28°C | 12.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 20 | 29°C | 12.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 18 | 29°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 19 | 28°C | 11.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 17 | 28°C | 11.3 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Independence Day celebrations (22 February) |
| May | Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival (usually May) |
| July | Saint Lucia Carnival — parades and fêtes (usually July) |
| August | La Rose flower festival (around 30 August) |
| October | Jounen Kwéyòl — Creole Day with food and music (usually the last Sunday of October); La Marguerite flower festival (around 17 October) |
| December | Atlantic Rally for Cruisers yachts arrive in Rodney Bay (usually December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Early wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hurricane peak | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Saint Lucia?
The best time to visit Saint Lucia is the dry season from December to May, with sunny weather, trade winds and the clearest Piton views; mid-December to April is the most expensive. June to November is wetter and cheaper, and September and October fall in the peak of the hurricane season.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Saint Lucia?
Usually in September. Peak hurricane season with heavy rain; some hotels and restaurants close for maintenance.
+What is the rainiest month in Saint Lucia?
July, with about 20 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Saint Lucia get?
The warmest month, April, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).