Visiting St Lucia By Season
Summer
Summer in St. Lucia is hot and humid. In June, temperatures are already above 82ºF (27.7°C) but sea breezes help you feel cooler.
However, July through August sees the winds drop, and rainy days rise. The humidity builds, and both months can see significant rainfall.
You are viewing: When Is The Best Time To Go To St Lucia
St. Lucia Carnival in June and July fills the island with music. There are more than two weeks of partying, dancing, and food markets.
In August, when even water temperatures reach 84ºF (28.8°C), the pace of the island slows in the humidity. It is Chocolate Heritage Month, a good time to enjoy the shade of the island’s tree-filled cocoa plantations on a tour.
Fall
The Caribbean storm season peaks from August through October, the first part of fall. However, hurricanes are a rare event in St. Lucia, so it’s still one of the best islands to visit in October.
Read more : When We Were Young Festival Map
More common are tropical storms, but any thunderstorms can be exciting events when they light up the sky. They pass quickly, and anyone who enjoys the island’s rainforests, including the landmark Twin Pitons, will welcome the rains.
Fall is celebrated with the St. Lucia Dive Fest in mid-September, and La Marguerite Flower Festival in October. October is also Creole Heritage Month, the best time to experience St. Lucian cuisine, music, and dance.
Winter
December is the end of St. Lucia’s rainy season, although you can still expect an occasional light shower. January, and February will be even drier, but temperatures are still averaging 85ºF (29.4°C).
With very little rain, and ideal temperatures, this is the best time to go to St. Lucia. Eight hours of daylight allow you to enjoy the island’s attractions and still have energy for its nightlife.
This is the season to really enjoy some of the best things to do in St. Lucia, such as soaking in the Sulphur Springs of Soufrière, or a rainforest aerial tram. Scuba, snorkeling or plantation tours are also at their best.
Read more : How Old Was Jesus When He Was Baptized
The average sea temperature in December is a pleasant 82ºF (27.7°C). The Festival of Light, St. Lucia National Day, on December 13, is celebrated for a week with lanterns, and fireworks.
Winter is also the best time to visit St. Lucia to see migrating humpback, pilot, and sperm whales, which come to the warmer Caribbean for mating season. It’s also a good time to see migrating birds joining the many indigenous species.
Read: Best Beaches in December to Visit
Spring
St. Lucia is still busy from March through April, until Spring Break in mid-April heralds the end of the peak season. May is the start of the rainy season, but tropical showers can still hit throughout the early spring months.
Any rain doesn’t stop mid-May’s St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, held in Pigeon Island National Landmark, located near some of the best beaches in St. Lucia.
During March, and possibly April, you will see the last of the migrating whales. However, you can spot dolphins year-round off St. Lucia.
Source: https://t-tees.com
Category: WHEN
