Caribbean
St Lucia Weather & Climate
The twin Pitons, drive-in volcano and the Caribbean's most dramatic scenery
29°C
Max sea
29°C
Max air
January
Best month
57mm
Driest month
The twin Pitons, drive-in volcano and the Caribbean's most dramatic scenery
St Lucia is quite possibly the most dramatically beautiful island in the Caribbean. The twin Piton peaks — Gros Piton and Petit Piton — rise from the sea like ancient cathedrals near the town of Soufrière, forming an image so iconic it appears on the island's national flag. The island is also home to the world's only drive-in volcano (Sulphur Springs), therapeutic mud baths, botanical gardens of extraordinary richness and a rainforest interior traversed by hiking trails. The beaches are more intimate than some Caribbean rivals but the water is exceptional: Anse Chastanet and Sugar Beach sit beneath the Pitons in settings that would be hard to improve upon.
When to go: December to May is dry season. The southwest (leeward) coast is sheltered year-round.
The best months to visit St Lucia are January, February, March. Peak season is March with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 26°C | 94mm | 9 | 20 |
| Feb | 26°C | 26°C | 62mm | 10 | 20 |
| Mar | 27°C | 27°C | 57mm | 11 | 21 |
| Apr | 27°C | 27°C | 66mm | 11 | 21 |
| May | 28°C | 28°C | 88mm | 11 | 21 |
| Jun | 28°C | 28°C | 172mm | 11 | 22 |
| Jul | 29°C | 29°C | 196mm | 10 | 22 |
| Aug | 29°C | 29°C | 204mm | 10 | 22 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 221mm | 11 | 21 |
| Oct | 28°C | 28°C | 247mm | 11 | 20 |
| Nov | 27°C | 27°C | 228mm | 10 | 20 |
| Dec | 26°C | 26°C | 138mm | 9 | 20 |
The best time to visit St Lucia is January, February, March. Peak season is March when temperatures reach 27°C with very little rain. December to May is dry season. The southwest (leeward) coast is sheltered year-round.
Sea temperatures in St Lucia range from 26°C in January to 29°C in July. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in St Lucia average 26°C with sea temperatures of 26°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is March with 57mm. The wettest month sees 247mm. St Lucia receives 1773mm annually.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (94mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (62mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (57mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (66mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (88mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (172mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (196mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (204mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (221mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (247mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (228mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (138mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
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