When should I avoid St. Lucia?

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.



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Lucia during mid-April to June or October to November (shoulder seasons) to avoid crowds. Mid-April to June is the better shoulder season for good, dry weather. The worst times to visit St. Lucia are the months of August, September, or October – the rainiest period of the year here with increased hurricane risk.

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September and October are the worst months for the risk of rain, hurricanes and tropical storms during the Caribbean hurricane season. It officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30 every year.

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December-February are the best times to travel to Saint Lucia if you're looking for the best weather. March, April, October and November are great if you want to avoid crowds, but get a little more rain.

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Crime in St Lucia St Lucians are relatively well-off, and crime rates are low. Crime remains low in St. Lucia but use common sense as you would anywhere. Avoid walking down quiet, unlit streets at night alone, and if you've got a long, late night walk back to your accomodation, use a taxi.

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It is recommended that when visiting St. Lucia, tourists should use common sense and not enter any areas that make you uncomfortable, especially at night. Do not wander down dark alleys or beaches alone at night, and travel or camp in groups for your safety.

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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.

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Ideally, you should spend about three to five days in St. Lucia to get the full island experience. If you're able to extend your stay up to a week that's great, but I'd suggest a minimum of three full days (not including travel days).

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There is much to appreciate about Saint Lucia and the things the island is known for, including its majestic Piton Mountains, drive-in volcano, refreshing waterfalls, spectacular hiking trails, beautiful beaches, local street parties and exclusive restaurants.

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The local currency in St Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, however the US dollar is widely accepted. If you do use US dollars, expect your change to be in EC dollars. Most establishments will also take credit cards, but we would just recommend having some cash withdrawn to save any worry.

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The people there are very friendly, just as friendly as Jamaicans. From what we've been told, St. Lucia is much safer for the traveler than Jamaica.

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The average cost of living in Jamaica ($1008) is 8% less expensive than in Saint Lucia ($1101). Jamaica ranked 77th vs 63rd for Saint Lucia in the list of the most expensive countries in the world.

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St Lucia is a country with a mixed economy, facing both economic opportunities and challenges. While it is not considered a rich country by developed-world standards, its citizens enjoy a high quality of life and a rich cultural heritage, making it a unique and valuable place to call home.

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The signature meal you should have in Saint Lucia is green figs and salt fish, the island's national dish. Locals boil unripe bananas and then add salt-cured boiled or flaked cod. It's a hearty dish made with various herbs and spices.

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Tap water in Saint Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink. However, it's best practice for travelers to drink bottled water anyways to avoid the possibility of ingesting bacteria or other microorganisms. Bottled water is readily available throughout the country and usually costs $1 USD.

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Their cabs are unmetered, but the government fixes tariffs for all standard trips. Typical fares -- say, from Castries to Hewanorra Airport -- are $90, or else from Castries to Rodney Bay, $20 to $25. Always ask if the driver is quoting a rate in U.S. dollars or Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$).

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