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.
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The wet weather makes beach time and strolling through town less enjoyable, but it's the heightened hurricane risk that really makes it the worst time to visit. St. Lucia's hurricane season generally runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with the highest risk of hurricanes happening from August to October.
St. Lucia enjoys an average of 7 - 11 hours of sunshine daily all year round. The sun in St Lucia can be very strong and it is very easy to become sunburnt. A sun hat and sunscreen (SPF15 or above) is recommended at all times.
Hurricanes only occur occasionally in Saint Lucia. On average, they happen about 5 times a year. However, hurricanes often do not make landfall in Saint Lucia, but turn northward beforehand. The remnants then cause gusts of wind and rain on land.
Summer. As Barbados enters the wet season, visitors to the island in June and July can expect stronger winds of around 13 mph and the amount of rainfall to gradually rise to around 169 mm by July. Humidity will be at its highest at around 81% in August and temperatures will remain around 30 °C.
St Lucia water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 4th of February and are at their lowest on about the 3rd of August, in the range 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F). Year round warm water temperatures at St Lucia climb to their highest in early February.
The average traveler can expect to pay $150-$400 per day when visiting St. Lucia. This means the cost of a week in St. Lucia will be, on average, between $1,000 to $2,800 per person or more.
As a general rule, it is wise to abstain from strolling alone in unknown locations during the night and carrying a large amount of cash or expensive items. Crime rates are frequently high in tourist hotspots, particularly at late hours, so caution needs to be taken when traveling through such areas.
avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark. only use licensed taxis. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box.
The best time to visit St Lucia for wind and kite surfing is December - July, with the windiest months being December - March. From December to March the average wind speed is 18 – 25 knots, some days stronger. march to July the wind averages 15 – 20 knots, some days less.