Is St Lucia affected by hurricane season?

Visiting Saint Lucia in June – November The rainfall also means that the island landscape becomes more lush and green. The official hurricane season falls between July and November; although the risk of hurricanes is very small, you might encounter tropical storms.

What is the rainiest month in St Lucia?

September
Saint Lucia, annual weather averages The wettest month is September with an average of 193mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 29°C (84°F).

When it rains in St Lucia is it all day?

Every time I’ve been to St Lucia, at whatever time of year the weather forecast shows rain every day…. what it doesn’t show is that rain may only last for 10 mins (and is usually a welcome relief from the sun). It quite possibly will rain every day – that’s why St Lucia is such a lush, green island.

Is it expensive to eat out in St Lucia?

Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Saint Lucia should cost around EC$45 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

Is it safe to leave resort in St Lucia?

It is absolutely safe to go off resort in St. Lucia. Just use common sense as you would at home: don’t go into dark alleys late at night, etc. The Sandals bus only goes between the 3 resorts, to go to the town you will need a taxi (or a couple of miles walk, depending which Sandals).

Is St Lucia poor or rich?

Although Saint Lucia is a thriving tourist destination for those with expendable income to relax, many of its citizens face poverty. Poverty in Saint Lucia, as found by UNICEF, measures at 18.7 percent of households and 25.1 percent of individuals.

When should you not go to St. Lucia?

Lucia has a hurricane season because the Caribbean has one that goes from June 1 to Nov. 30. The worst two months are September and October. The island rarely gets hit directly by a storm or hurricane.

Can you swim in the ocean in St. Lucia?

Every beach on the island of St. Lucia, including those that are part of the top resorts, is open to the public. Although scenic to explore by horseback or jeep, the western beaches are not considered safe for casual swimming.