Canouan
Canouan is a Grenadines island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, known for beaches, clear coastal water and nearby coral reefs for snorkeling and sailing.
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Canouan is an island in the Grenadines, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. Travelers come for its beaches and clear coastal water, with nearby coral reefs for snorkeling and sailing. It suits a slower trip focused on the coast, or a stop on a wider journey through the Grenadines.
Plan for beach time and outings on the water. Canouan is less suited to a trip built around city sights. The Caribbean dry season runs roughly from December through May. A few days can suit a beach-focused visit; a longer stay leaves more time for boat outings and unhurried days by the water. Decide how much time to spend on Canouan before fitting it into an island itinerary.
Canouan in five
- Carry Eastern Caribbean dollarsCanouan uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). Carry cash for small purchases and local transport.
- Check entry rules for your passportEntry requirements for St Vincent and the Grenadines depend on your nationality and trip. Confirm the current rules before booking.Visas and entry
- Save the emergency numberSave 911 for emergencies in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Confirm your onward transferArrange your transfer from Canouan Airport to your accommodation before you travel. Ask your host which options serve your arrival.
- Pack for a tropical islandBring reef-safe sun protection and light rainwear. Showers can interrupt time outdoors.
Need to know
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Entry
- Entry requirements depend on your passport and trip
- Emergency
- 911
- Tipping
- Optional; check whether service is included
- Time
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilDry season
- MayRain begins
- JuneRainy season
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberRainy season
- NovemberRain eases
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Canouan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
28
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 94%
Canouan
04:41 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today28°27°94%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 94%.
- Tue29°27°71%Tuesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Wed29°27°45%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Thu29°27°33%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Fri29°26°19%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Sat29°28°4%Saturday: Clear. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun29°28°6%Sunday: Clear. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 6%.
Updated 02:16 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 Canouan
Rules for Canouan, checked
- Check your passport's entry requirements with St Vincent and the Grenadines’ immigration authorities before you travel.
- Ask your accommodation to confirm airport transfer arrangements and the pickup point before arrival.
- Check current baggage limits and restrictions on carrying food or other goods with your airline or boat operator.
Plan around Canouan
Entry, transport and practical planning for the islands
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck entry requirements for your passport
Read the guideGetting aroundPlan transport between islands and on land
Read the guideMoney and costsPlan cash, cards and trip spending
Read the guideWhere to stayPlan where to base yourself
Read the guideCanouan FAQ
Where is Canouan?
Canouan is an island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, in the Caribbean.
How do you get to Canouan?
Canouan has an airport, but routes and connections depend on your departure point. Check current services with airlines serving the island and confirm your transfer to your accommodation.
What currency is used in Canouan?
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) is the local currency. Ask your accommodation whether you will need cash for local purchases or transport.
What time zone is Canouan in?
Canouan is on Atlantic Standard Time, UTC−4, year-round.
Do you need a car in Canouan?
That depends on where you are staying and what you plan to do. Ask your accommodation about local transport and transfers before deciding whether to arrange a vehicle.