When is the best time to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines?

Visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines in February - March

These are the driest months, making them the most popular time to travel, so we recommend booking in advance.

Events & Festivals

• Bequia Regatta (Easter weekend): The four-day Bequia Regatta boat races have hundreds of entrants in a variety of sailing boats, including traditional Bequia style dinghies.

Visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines in April - May

These months can be a great time to travel as prices are lower and the weather is only slightly wetter than in February and March.

Events & Festivals

• Bequia Regatta (Easter weekend): The four-day Bequia Regatta boat races have hundreds of entrants in a variety of sailing boats, including traditional Bequia style dinghies.

Visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines in June - November

Attractive offers make prices a fraction of those offered during the high season. Rainfall is at its highest, peaking in October. This usually consists of relatively short but heavy tropical showers. However, there are still plenty of sunshine hours and the island landscape becomes more lush with rich green vegetation and beautiful tropical flowers. The official hurricane season falls between July and November, and although the risk of hurricanes is very small, you might encounter tropical storms.

Events & Festivals

• Independence Day (October 27): St Vincent & the Grenadines celebrates its independence with parades and other festivities, creating a buzzing atmosphere in the streets.
• Vincy Mas (end of June to beginning of July): Lasting for 12 days, Vincy Mas is the country's most important celebration, with steel pan bands, calypso and parades.

Visiting St Vincent and the Grenadines in December

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

Events & Festivals

• Nine Mornings Festival (December 16 to 25): During this festival communities hold parties lasting from dawn until it's time to go to work, with street music, dancing and fetes.