St Lucia
Twin volcanic peaks rising straight out of the sea, a mud bath still warm from the volcano underneath it, and a beach between the two Pitons that looks staged for a film.
The best time to visit St Lucia is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 12:30 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 70mm · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Vieux Fort, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 70mm2.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C82°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C83°F | 58mm2.3in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C84°F | 55mm2.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| June | 30°C85°F | 125mm4.9in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| July | 29°C85°F | 159mm6.3in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| August | 30°C85°F | 133mm5.2in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| September | 30°C87°F | 91mm3.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C85°F | 133mm5.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 109mm4.3in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| December | 29°C83°F | 64mm2.5in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit St Lucia?
The best time to visit St Lucia is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does St Lucia get?
Typical daytime highs in St Lucia are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is St Lucia expensive?
On the ground, St Lucia is steep.
What sort of trip is St Lucia good for?
St Lucia is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is St Lucia?
The wettest month in St Lucia is July at 159mm (6.3in), the driest April at 55mm (2.2in), with a monthly average of 93mm (3.7in).
What plug do I need for St Lucia?
St Lucia uses type G sockets at 240 V.
