Month guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in July
What July is really like in Saint Lucia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Showery and humid; Carnival brings costume parades and soca music to Castries.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Saint Lucia: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Early wet season (May–July). Warmer and more humid with growing showers; good-value prices, the Jazz and Arts Festival and Carnival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Saint Lucia Carnival — parades and fêtes (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Soufrière
Sulphur Springs
Wear an old dark swimsuit for the mud baths, and remove silver jewellery, which the sulphur can tarnish.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
Beach · Soufrière
Sugar Beach
Also known as Anse des Pitons, this beach sits directly between the two Pitons, with a reef close to shore that is part of the marine reserve.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Free
Experience · Soufrière
Gros Piton hike
Start as early as possible to avoid midday heat, and bring at least two litres of water and proper shoes.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours return
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Garden · Soufrière
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
On the old Soufrière Estate, landscaped tropical gardens lead to a waterfall stained by minerals in streaks of colour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Saint Lucia.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 20 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Saint Lucia in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Showery and humid; Carnival brings costume parades and soca music to Castries.
+How warm is Saint Lucia in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Saint Lucia in July?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.