Season guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in the hurricane peak
August–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mjr74, Public domain
Quick answer
The wettest and stormiest months, with the warmest sea and lowest prices; watch forecasts and book flexibly. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 56 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 56
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 18 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 56 of the year's roughly 190 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: La Rose flower festival (around 30 August)
- October: Jounen Kwéyòl — Creole Day with food and music (usually the last Sunday of October)
- October: La Marguerite flower festival (around 17 October)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
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 hurricane peak
- 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.
- 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.
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 hurricane peak a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
It is a trade-off: The wettest and stormiest months, with the warmest sea and lowest prices; watch forecasts and book flexibly. The best months overall are January–April.
+What is the weather like in Saint Lucia in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 56 rainy days over the season.