What is St Lucia like in July?


What is St Lucia like in July? The island has both a rainy and a dry season, with July falling in the middle of the wettest part of the year, so be prepared for wet weather. Although rain is common in July, it's still a beautiful month to enjoy the warm Caribbean waters, relax on the beach and explore this vibrant, beautiful island.


Are hurricanes bad in July?

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins in June, but activity is typically slow through July. Most early-season systems form in the western Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico. June hurricane landfalls are rare, but tropical storms can still cause major impacts.


Is July rainy season in Caribbean?

The Caribbean's rainy season runs from June through November. During those months, you can expect the most rain and the highest chances for tropical storms. However, rainfall varies in destinations. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao in the Southern Caribbean experience relatively little rainfall even during their wet season.


Which is the driest Caribbean island in July?

Sunshine and rainfall As for rainfall, averages vary across the region, with the driest islands — Anguilla and Aruba — lying at the Caribbean's northern and southern extremities.


Is St Lucia too hot in July?

Summer in St. Lucia is hot and humid. In June, temperatures are already above 82ºF (27.7°C) but sea breezes help you feel cooler. However, July through August sees the winds drop, and rainy days rise.


Is St Lucia worth going to?

We love St. Lucia. It has literally everything you could possibly want from a vacation, including gorgeous beaches, great views, and friendly people. The island is 70% lush rainforest and mountains, so it will feel more like Hawaii than the Caribbean.


How likely is a hurricane in July?

On average, there's one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico every one to two years. July has a slightly higher rate of occurrence, but it has still averaged less than one named storm per year since 1851.


What is Barbados like in July?

Summer. As Barbados enters the wet season, visitors to the island in June and July can expect stronger winds of around 13 mph and the amount of rainfall to gradually rise to around 169 mm by July. Humidity will be at its highest at around 81% in August and temperatures will remain around 30 °C.


How bad is hurricane season in July?

Less than one named storm forms in each of the early months. On average, there's one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico every one to two years. July has a slightly higher rate of occurrence, but it has still averaged less than one named storm per year since 1851.


Is St Lucia safer than Jamaica?

The people there are very friendly, just as friendly as Jamaicans. From what we've been told, St. Lucia is much safer for the traveler than Jamaica.


What months to avoid St Lucia?

Lucia during mid-April to June or October to November (shoulder seasons) to avoid crowds. Mid-April to June is the better shoulder season for good, dry weather. The worst times to visit St. Lucia are the months of August, September, or October – the rainiest period of the year here with increased hurricane risk.


Is Saint Lucia expensive?

The average traveler can expect to pay $150-$400 per day when visiting St. Lucia. This means the cost of a week in St. Lucia will be, on average, between $1,000 to $2,800 per person or more.