Castries in May

Wetter and hotter; some restaurants and hotels close for low season.

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

May is rated mixed. 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 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 14 days
• North (Rodney Bay, Castries), Saint Lucia · Gros Islet, Rodney Bay, Castries, Marigot Baybest weather

  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.

• Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival check

  Two weeks, dates vary · Mostly Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island, some Castries venues

  Hotels fill across the island; book beds and flights early.

Crowds · Saint Lucia overall

Medium

Prices · Saint Lucia overall

Medium

Saint Lucia overall: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival (check); shoulder prices.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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