Castries in December

Dry season begins; festive and busy from mid-month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry season, warm and breezy; busiest and dearest.
• FebruaryGreatDry season; good beach weather.
• MarchGreatDry and sunny; Easter and school breaks fill hotels.
• AprilGreatLast of the dry season; hot afternoons.

• CastriesHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 18 days
• North (Rodney Bay, Castries), Saint Lucia · Gros Islet, Rodney Bay, Castries, Marigot Bayfine

  Drier, flatter north; 26–31 °C (79–88 °F) with trade winds.Drier, flatter north; 79–88 °F (26–31 °C) with trade winds.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Cruise season builds

  From November · Harbour and market

  More ship days, busier mornings at the market and Pointe Seraphine.

• Saint Lucia National Day and festive season check

  13 December, then Christmas–New Year · Citywide

  Flags, decorations and the year's busiest, priciest weeks.

• Cruise ship days

  Nov–Apr (most days)

  The harbour and market are crowded from mid-morning.

• National Day (Saint Lucy's Day)

  13 Dec · Saint Lucia

  Festival of lights in Castries.

• Christmas and Boxing Day big impact

  25–26 Dec · Saint Lucia

  Peak prices.

Crowds · Saint Lucia overall

High

Prices · Saint Lucia overall

High

Saint Lucia overall: National Day 13 December; Christmas peak.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Castries, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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