Season guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in the dry season
December–April: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable for hiking and beaches; peak prices and busy resorts, especially around Christmas and Easter. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 64 rainy days across December–April. January–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- December–April
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 64
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 15 | 11.4 h | 5/5 |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 17 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 64 of the year's roughly 190 rainy days fall in these 5 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Independence Day celebrations (22 February)
- December: Atlantic Rally for Cruisers yachts arrive in Rodney Bay (usually December)
Good choices for the dry season
Market · Castries and Vigie
Castries Central Market
Under the orange roofs of the Victorian-era market on Jeremie Street, stalls sell spices, cocoa sticks, hot sauces, baskets and produce, while a food section serves local lunches.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in the dry season
- Soufrière and the Pitons by boat (About 1–1.5 hours by boat from Rodney Bay) — Catamaran and speedboat trips from the north sail down the west coast past Marigot Bay and Anse La Raye to Soufrière, visiting Sulphur Springs and a waterfall, with snorkelling in the marine reserve under the Pitons.
- Martinique (About 1.5 hours by ferry) — The French island to the north has Fort-de-France's market and the Bibliothèque Schœlcher, rum distilleries and beaches on the south coast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry season a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
Yes: January–April are among the best months. Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable for hiking and beaches; peak prices and busy resorts, especially around Christmas and Easter.
+What is the weather like in Saint Lucia in the dry season?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 64 rainy days over the season.