Weather Locations in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia Weather Overview

Alike all Caribbean islands, St Lucia enjoys a hot, tropical climate throughout the year. Located on a volcanic island; Saint Lucia is more mountainous than many other Caribbean islands, with the uppermost point being Mount Gimie, at 950 metres above sea level. Holiday makers wanting to explore the volcanic region, will find the temperature at these vast heights to be “not so” tropical.

The island of Saint Lucia has a hot and humid climate, moderated by north-east trade winds with an average annual temperature of 26°C. The rainy season includes the months between May and December. The average annual rainfall varies between 1500-1700 mm in the north and south coasts and up to 4000 mm of the inland areas. Due to its location near the equator, St Lucia does not have very well defined seasons. Between June and November is known as the county’s wet season or better still its hurricane season. The dry season; the regions best period for travelling, runs from January to April.

Wet Season

The rainy season generally falls between June and November. During this season, visitors should be prepared for heavy, but periodic showers that come on rather quickly. Tourists shouldn’t put their vacations off because of the rainy season as the showers may come about rapidly, but blue skies are quick to follow. Temperatures throughout this season will mainly range from 26°C to 30°C.

St. Lucia is located in the hurricane belt and it is possible for severe tropical storms to arise. The hurricane season occurs generally around the same time as the rainy season. Visitors should be cautious, but not discouraged from visiting St. Lucia during this season. With superior meteorological technology, storm prediction and recognition will help arrange visitors and locals on the island for any probable danger.

Dry Season

In St Lucia the dry season; or winter, can sometimes feel like an Indian summer. December to May is the long dry season where in all regions rainfall is extraordinary.

Climates throughout this climate vastly differ depending on elevation and positioning on the island, The weather however typically consists of blue skies and sunshine therefore creating an ideal period of time to visit St Lucia. Temperatures will generally linger around 30°C throughout these months.

There are four distinctive regions throughout the country that experience difference climates. Anse La Raye; located to the west, Vieux-Fort; located in the south, Dauphin/Cap Estate; located in the north and Dennery; located to the east.

Anse Lay Raye

The Anse Lay Raye region experiences a sub tropical climate kept mild by cooling trade winds all year round. Periodic tropical showers can be expected From June to November. The climate in this region will experience average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 27°C for the majority of the year.

 Vieux – Fort

Vieux Fort weather is not always perfect but this does not mean tourists will get bored as there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities available. From April through to November, daytime temperatures average around 30°C and often climb even further. Precipitation in Vieux-Fort is more than likely going to occur throughout August, to November when showers are typically powerful and unpredictable, they do however bypass rapidly. The average annual daytime temperature in Vieux-Fort is around 30°C.

 Dauphin/Cap Estate

The region of Dauphin offers typical Caribbean weather with virtually guaranteed sunshine and consistent temperatures all year round. Its position just west of the north coast of St Lucia means that it is sheltered from the prevailing winds and the sea is warm and calmer than the east coast. Average high temperatures stay within one or two degrees of 30°C at all times, the sea temperature stay between 26° and 29°C and there’s an average of at least eight hours of sunshine every day, making this an ideal location for anyone looking for a beach holiday in a romantic tropical destination.

 Dennery

Even located at the most southern point of the island the Dennery region can offer sunshine nearly all year round and average high temperatures that rarely fall more than a couple of degrees below 30ºC. The south coast of the island may feel a little cooler than the north and west thanks to the prevailing winds which also make the water a little rougher. The North West with its gentle Caribbean sea does get more visitors, which means that the undeniably beautiful beaches in the south will not be as crowded. The weather in Dennery makes this an ideal destination for a beach holiday on a romantic tropical island at any time of the year.

All St Lucia holidays should include a trip into the fabulous rainforest. The weather in the St Lucia interior can be very humid, so it’s a good idea to be prepared. At higher altitudes and in the famous Piton Mountains; expect considerably cooler temperatures at approximately 15°C.

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