Saint Lucia in December
Great time to visit
The return of perfect weather coincides with holiday crowds and premium pricing. Christmas in the Caribbean is magical, but your wallet will feel it.
Weather
December brings the return of trade winds and dropping humidity to around 75%. Rainfall decreases to 6 inches with longer stretches of sunshine. The climate becomes noticeably more comfortable.
29°C high24°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$260/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas celebrations
- •Festival of Lights
- •New Year's Eve parties
- •National Day (December 13)
December Tips
- •Book Christmas and New Year's accommodations by September
- •Expect premium pricing during holidays
- •Many restaurants offer special Christmas menus
All Months
December through May delivers the sweet spot — dry weather, trade winds, and temperatures in the low 80s. But everyone knows this, so expect crowds and peak prices. January and February are particularly busy with snowbirds. Hurricane season runs June through November, with September and October seeing the most action. But here's the thing — Saint Lucia sits south of the main hurricane belt, so direct hits are rare. The shoulder months of May and November offer the best deals. You might catch a shower, but it usually passes in 20 minutes. Avoid September if possible — that's when humidity peaks and some restaurants close for maintenance. The Christmas weeks book solid by October, so plan ahead if you're coming for the holidays.
Saint Lucia Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
9/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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