SAINT LUCIA
Best Time to Visit:
Temperatures are quite warm in St Lucia year round (around 80°F), and you’ll see beautiful weather most days.
The dry season runs from December to April, so you’ll see the most sunny days during this timeframe!
From June to November, rain is more common. This can range from showers to full on thunderstorms! We visited in August and had good weather about 75% of the time. Most rainfall occurred over a span of about 15 minutes, and resolved quickly.
You’ll see higher prices during the dry season, and find more deals during the rainy season!
Getting Around
The roads in St Lucia are treacherous to say the least. There are car rental services available, but I would highly recommend against it.
Many resorts and hotels will arrange a transfer service to/from the airport, as well as shuttles to attractions on the island. It’s a bit more expensive than a car rental, but I promise – it’s worth it.
Travel Requirements
Make sure your passport has six months of validity, regardless of how long you will be staying in St Lucia!
If you do plan on renting a car during your time in St Lucia, make sure you get an International Driver’s Permit prior to arrival.
Know Before You Go
CURRENCY | East Caribbean dollar (XCD) but USD is widely accepted at major resorts
PLUG TYPE | Type G
PHONE COVERAGE | Digicel and FLOW offer the best coverage in St Lucia
SUSTAINABLE + ETHICAL TRAVEL IN ST LUCIA
- Support conservation practices when scuba diving + snorkeling – do not touch the reef or wildlife!
- Use reef-safe sunscreen
- Travel during the offseason to reduce overtourism
- Go on guided hikes (such as Gros Piton) to stay on route and avoid damaging the natural habitat
- Traditional “green” practices: reuse your towels rather than washing each day, and reduce plastic waste
