When is the best time to visit Saint Lucia?

Visiting Saint Lucia in February - March

These are the driest months and also the most popular time to travel so we recommend booking well in advance.

Visiting Saint Lucia in April - May

These can be great months for travel as prices are lower and rainfall is usually only very slightly heavier than February to March.

Events & Festivals

• Jazz and Arts Festival (end of April to beginning of May): The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival showcases a mix of both local and international musicians.

Visiting Saint Lucia in June - November

Attractive offers make prices a fraction of those offered during the high season. Although rainfall is at its highest point of the year, this usually consists of relatively short but heavy tropical showers, and there are still plenty of sunshine hours. The rainfall also means that the island landscape becomes more lush and green. The official hurricane season falls between July and November; although the risk of hurricanes is very small, you might encounter tropical storms.

Events & Festivals

• Carnival (July): Taking place over several days each year, Carnival brings calypso music and colourful costumes to the streets, finishing with a mardi-gras style party on Carnival Tuesday.
• Creole Heritage Event (October): The island celebrates its Creole heritage and language with a number of different events, including demonstrations of traditional crafts, creole cooking and music.

Visiting Saint Lucia in December

December is a little drier. The island has regained its lush and colourful vegetation after the rain. Christmas is a very popular time to visit, with many people booking a year or more in advance.