WEATHER & CLIMATE

St Vincent and the Grenadines enjoys a pleasant sunny tropical climate all year round with temperatures of 26° C (79°F) to 29°C (86°F).  The climate varies between the islands, as the Grenadines to the south are slightly drier and marginally warmer than St Vincent.

November to February are the winter months and being close to the equator these months have warm temperatures normally in the high 70s.

The dry season runs approximately from January to May with steady temperatures and glorious sunshine.

The islands are situated on the southern edge of the hurricane belt with the summer being the rainy season, lasting  from June until the beginning of November. The average annual rainfall is 88 inches on the coast,  interior of the islands and the higher regions can see as much as double that amount of rainfall. Wind conditions are very favorable for sailors.  Steady warm trade winds produce a NE – SE direction at about 12 – 18 knots. 

However, trade winds are not always consistent, they can change during the day and night and also during cold fronts. In the winter months be prepared for higher winds, up to 25 knots. Also winds can be higher when sailing in between islands. Good anchorages and moorings are available if the weather takes a turn for the worst but generally you can expect beautiful sailing conditions.