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Saint Lucia in December

Good month. National Day 13 December; Christmas peak.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
High
Saint Lucia
Prices
High
Saint Lucia

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Saint Lucia

National Day 13 December; Christmas peak.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

  • North (Rodney Bay, Castries) · Gros Islet, Rodney Bay, Castries, Marigot Bayfine

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

  • Soufrière, the Pitons and the interior · Soufrière, Edmund Forest, Qualibourainy

    Rainforest behind the Pitons gets heavy showers; hikes are muddy from June.

  • Castries29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Canaries30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gros Islet30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Marigot Bay30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Soufrière30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vieux Fort29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • National Day (Saint Lucy's Day)

    13 Dec

    Festival of lights in Castries.

  • Christmas and Boxing Day big impact

    25–26 Dec

    Peak prices.

  • Cruise season builds

    From November · Castries

    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 · Castries

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

  • Cruise ship days

    Nov–Apr (most days) · Castries

    The harbour and market are crowded from mid-morning.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Saint Lucia
High
Prices · Saint Lucia
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 5

    Jan: 2

December: National Day 13 December; Christmas peak.

January: Dry season starting; peak prices.

Saint Lucia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in December

Rated best or good this month