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Climate
In Saint-Barthélemy the climate is tropical, hot all year round, with a relatively cool season, from December to April, called "the Lent", and a warm and humid season, from May to November, called "the Wintering", though the latter actually resembles everything but winter, because it is a sultry period, in which the sun shines, but there are also showers or thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. The temperature varies little throughout the year: the minimum goes from 23 degrees Celsius (73 °F) in the period from January to March, to 26 °C (79 °F) in the period from June to September, while the maximum goes from 29 °C (84 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F). In the hot and muggy period, however, sea breezes temper the heat.
The amount of sunshine is good in all seasons, because the rains are usually intense but short-lived, so the sun often shines throughout the year. From June to November, in Saint-Barthélemy as in all the Caribbean, there is the danger of tropical storms and hurricanes, which, however, are more likely from August to October.
The best period to visit Saint-Barthélemy, being the least hot and rainy, runs from December to April. The driest months are February and March. In May, both temperature and moisture increase, but the rains are not yet too abundant, and we are still out of the hurricane season. In June and July, we are by now in the hot and muggy season, although the rains are less frequent than in August and September, and hurricanes are less likely to occur.
Getting Here
No direct flights to St Barts. Must connect via 10 minute flight from St Maarten or 50 minute connecting flight from Guadeloupe - to Gustavia III (SBH) Airport
Plenty of ways to visit by boat including private yachts and ferry services from nearby islands
Good to know
Whilst the island is pretty small and can be crossed in a 20 minutes’ drive, renting a car will ensure that you have all the flexibility you need to explore the endless beauties and pleasures of St Barts, from its hidden coves to the incredible vistas offered by some of its world-class restaurants.
You will find a wide choice of car rental companies, and all you need is a valid driving license in order to get going. However, it is definitely worth noting that the island has only two petrol stations, one near the airport and one in Lorient, and that both of them have specific opening times and are closed on Sundays.
History of St Barthelemy
Originally named Ouanalao by the indigenous Taíno Indians, it is not until 1493 that Europeans came across the island, with the arrival of Christopher Columbus, who decided to name the newly discovered land after his brother, Bartolomeo. Despite repeated visits to the island, colonisation only started to take place in 1648, with St Kitts governor De Poincy and approximately 50 French men establishing a cocoa-cultivating settlement.