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St. Vincent & the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a star-studded history, with privately owned Grenadine islands swapping through the hands of royals and celebrities – and it’s not hard to see why. St. Vincent is the largest among the islands, with an active nightlife scene and many hotspots for lagoon kayaking and hiking. However, each island in the Grenadines has its charm. Bequia is home to a world-class turtle sanctuary, while the much-coveted island of Mustique is home to a luxurious resort and white-sand beaches. Each island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is easily accessible using short-hop flights.
Travelling in St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Ground Transportation
Visitors can navigate St. Vincent and the Grenadines using ground transportation, including private transfers, rental cars or taxis to explore the island's beautiful beaches and attractions at their own pace.
Boats
The easiest way to get to the other islands from St. Vincent is by boat, providing a scenic mode of transportation.
Charter Yachts
Given the country's maritime nature, chartering a yacht is a popular and luxurious option for those wanting to explore multiple islands at their own pace.
Domestic Flight
Domestic flights connect the main island of St. Vincent with some of the Grenadine islands. The airports on Union Island, Bequia, and Canouan, among others, are serviced by local airlines.
Weather
The winter months enjoy some of the coolest temperatures of the year, with an average temperature of 25°C. These months are also some of the driest.
Best Time for Mild Weather Exploration and Outdoor Activities
25°C
AVG Temperature
7-9 HRs
Sunshine
2"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
25°C
AVG Sea Temperature
The average temperature rises slightly to around 27°C in the spring and early summer months. The spring months are still quite dry, but the wet season begins in June.
Best Time for Beach Activities and Water Sports
26°C
AVG Temperature
8-10 HRs
Sunshine
3-4"
AVG Monthly Rainfall
26-27°C
AVG Sea Temperature
The temperatures stay around 27°C in the later summer and autumn months. These months are some of the wettest, with an average rainfall of around 280mm.
Best Time for Indoor Activities and Cultural Exploration.
27°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
280mm
AVG Monthly Rainfall
27°C
AVG Sea Temperature
There’s barely any change in temperature through the autumn and winter months, with December having an average temperature of 26°C. The end of the year is still wet, but the wet season draws to its close, with around 180mm of rainfall in December.
Best Time for Exploring Lush Landscapes and Mild Weather Activities.
26-27°C
AVG Temperature
6-8 HRs
Sunshine
180mm
AVG Monthly Rainfall
27°C
AVG Sea Temperature
Geography
St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of several countries in the Windward Islands group, positioned in the Lesser Antilles Island arc in the Caribbean Sea. The country comprises the larger island of St. Vincent – which makes up around 88% of the country’s total land area – and the top two-thirds of the Grenadines islands. This includes 32 smaller islands and cays underneath St. Vincent’s southern coast.
History
The Ciboney first inhabited St. Vincent and the Grenadines, then the Arawak, and finally the Carib Island people, known as the Kalinago. It’s believed that Christopher Columbus spotted the island group in 1498 and named it St. Vincent on one of his voyages to The New World. The Europeans tried and failed to colonise the island until 1719, when the French settled there. In the Seven Years’ War, the British took the island from the French in 1763. However, the Afro-indigenous people revolted against the British over the next decade, leading to two Carib Wars. However, it was only in 1979 that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines achieved independence from the British.
