Saint Vincent and Grenadines weather and wind

St. Vincent and Grenadines, like the entire Caribbean Sea, is in a tropical climate zone influenced by the trade winds. Average monthly temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C. Cloudiness is 4-5. 1,500 mm to 3,700 mm per year. Both, the distribution of rainfall is quite unusual for such a small territory - the northern regions of Saint Vincent receive more than 60% of all rainfall ( here the total amount reaches 3.5 meters per year), while the southern Grenadine Islands receive no more than one and a half meters of water per year. The altitude of the place also has a great influence on these processes - it is the mountainous areas of northern Saint Vincent that are constantly covered by clouds formed by humid air masses brought by trade winds from the Atlantic. And the fringed southern parts of the island receive three times less rain than those in the north.

North-east trade winds dominate, with average speeds of 8 to 17 knots. From June through November, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, like the entire Caribbean, has a hurricane season. Tropical storms and cyclones usually come from the east and affect St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Hurricanes are most likely from August through October. Hurricanes are infrequent, but can sometimes be devastating, bringing heavy rains and hurricane force winds, so this period is not recommended for yachting. For more information on hurricanes that have been in St. Vincent and Grenadines, click here>>>.

The best time to travel by yacht in St. Vincent and Grenadines is from January to May, when the weather is dry and storms are unlikely.