Season guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in the early wet season
May–July: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Caribbeandy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warmer and more humid with growing showers; good-value prices, the Jazz and Arts Festival and Carnival. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 51 rainy days across May–July.
Key facts
- Months
- May–July
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 51
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 | 12.9 h | 2/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 51 of the year's roughly 190 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival (usually May)
- July: Saint Lucia Carnival — parades and fêtes (usually July)
Good choices for the early wet season
Market · Castries and Vigie
Castries Central Market
Go on a Saturday morning, the busiest market day, and avoid cruise-ship hours if you want a calmer visit.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in the early wet season
- 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.
- Des Cartiers Rainforest Trail (About 1 hour by car from Castries) — A loop trail through the Quilesse Forest Reserve in the island's interior, known for giant ferns, tall trees and sightings of the endemic Saint Lucia parrot.
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 early wet season a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
It is a trade-off: Warmer and more humid with growing showers; good-value prices, the Jazz and Arts Festival and Carnival. The best months overall are January–April.
+What is the weather like in Saint Lucia in the early wet season?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 51 rainy days over the season.