St Vincent & the Grenadines
Travelers come for island hopping by boat, snorkeling at the Tobago Cays, and the volcano hike on St Vincent.
St Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country in the Eastern Caribbean. It is made up of the main island of St Vincent and a chain of smaller islands, the Grenadines, running south toward Grenada. St Vincent is green and mountainous, with the active volcano La Soufrière at its north end. The capital, Kingstown, sits on the southwest coast. In the Grenadines, Bequia is known for its harbor town and boatbuilding yards, Mustique is a private island of villas, and Union Island is the usual starting point for the Tobago Cays.
The islands suit travelers who want time on the water more than city sights. The Tobago Cays marine park, a ring of reef-edged islets, draws snorkelers, and sea turtles are common in its waters. On St Vincent, the hike to La Soufrière's crater is the main outing on land. Ferries and small planes between islands run on set timetables, so check schedules before planning island days. The dry season runs from December to May. June to November falls in hurricane season.
Five things to know before St Vincent & the Grenadines
- Check entry for your passport
UK passport holders do not need a visa and get 6 months on entry; the passport must be valid 6 months beyond arrival. Check other passports with the immigration authorities before you fly. Visas and entry
- Plan the Grenadines by ferry or small plane
Ferries run from Kingstown to Bequia and further south to Canouan and Union Island. Mustique, Canouan and Union also have small airports with connecting flights.
- Hike La Soufrière when the trail is open
La Soufrière last erupted in 2021. Check that the trail is open, go with a guide, and start early before cloud covers the crater.
- Pay the fee for the Tobago Cays Marine Park
The Tobago Cays are a protected marine park with a visitor fee, usually collected on the boat trip. Snorkel with turtles only in the marked areas.
- Book around hurricane season
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with most storms from August to October. Buy insurance when you book and check how it handles storm cancellations. Travel insurance
St Vincent & the Grenadines travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays and what to carry on arrival.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical, evacuation and storm cover to check for St Vincent.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.
Read the guideMoney and costsEast Caribbean dollars, marine park fees and boat costs.
Read the guideGetting aroundFerries to Bequia, small planes and island boats.
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Destinations in St Vincent & the Grenadines
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryRain
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- 27°
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- 25°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
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- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
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- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, breezyFebruaryPartly cloudy
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- 26°
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- 25°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
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- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, sunnyMarchPartly cloudy
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- 27°
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- 25°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
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- 9
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- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, quieterAprilPartly cloudy
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- 27°
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- 26°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
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- 6
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- 0
Dry, quieter
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Warm, quietMayPartly cloudy
- High
- 28°
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- 27°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
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- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
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Warm, quiet
- JuneRain17 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hurricane seasonJuneRain
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- 28°
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- 27°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hot, showersJulyRain
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- 28°
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- 27°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
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- 0
Hot, showers
- AugustRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain18 rainy daysHigh29°Low28°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberRain21 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Season endsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 136 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season ends
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Busy holidaysDecemberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy holidays
Average daily high and low in Kingstown, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in St Vincent & the Grenadines
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 98%
Kingstown
05:22 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°21°98%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 24°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Tue26°22°93%Tuesday: Rain. High 26°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Wed26°22°59%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Thu26°22°63%Thursday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Fri26°23°47%Friday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Sat27°23°10%Saturday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sun27°22°14%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 27°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 14%.
Updated 01:35 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to St Vincent & the Grenadines
St Vincent & the Grenadines FAQ
How do I get to the Grenadines?
Fly into Argyle International on St Vincent, then take a ferry or small plane south. Bequia is the easiest, with regular ferries from Kingstown.
Can I visit the Tobago Cays on a day trip?
Yes, by boat from Union Island or on a charter. A marine park fee applies.
When is hurricane season in St Vincent and the Grenadines?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. December to April is drier and calmer, and prices are highest then; May and June are a good compromise.
Is La Soufrière safe to hike?
When the trail is open and conditions allow, yes, with a guide. The volcano last erupted in 2021, so check the current status first.
Do I need a visa for St Vincent and the Grenadines?
Not with a UK passport, which gets 6 months on entry. Check other passports, including US, EU and Canadian, with St Vincent and the Grenadines' immigration authorities.