Season guide · Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia in the late wet season
November: 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
Showers ease towards December and prices are still low before the high season begins. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 19 rainy days across November.
Key facts
- Months
- November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 19
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the late wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 11.5 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 19 of the year's roughly 190 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Good choices for the late 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 late wet 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 late wet season a good time to visit Saint Lucia?
It is a trade-off: Showers ease towards December and prices are still low before the high season begins. The best months overall are January–April.
+What is the weather like in Saint Lucia in the late wet season?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 19 rainy days over the season.