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Climate
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a relatively cool and dry season from January to mid-April, and a hot, humid and rainy season from June to December. In the former period, the northeast trade winds, constant winds typical of tropical climates, blow steadily and with moderate intensity, while in the latter period the winds are more irregular, and may have some breaks, increasing the feeling of sultriness. Between mid-April and late May, before the warmer and rainy season, both the temperature and the frequency of downpours gradually increase.
The rainfall is abundant, especially on the main island. The only months in which the rainfall amount is very low are February, March and April. On the contrary, the Grenadines are a bit drier. The rains occur throughout the year especially in the form of downpours or thunderstorms, maybe intense, but which generally do not last long, and therefore do not reduce too much the sunshine hours, though sometimes there may be a more intense wave of bad weather.
The best time to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines goes from February to April, since it's the least rainy of the year, and outside the period of hurricanes; all in all even January is an acceptable month, although some additional showers must be put into account.
Getting Here
Argyle Internation Airport (SVD) is main airport for international flights to the main island of St Vincent
Many connecting flights avaialble to other islands including Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, Union island & Palm Island
St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the Caribbean’s most popular sailing destinations, and many visitors enter the country via private yachts or chartered boats
official ports of entry, located in Bequia, Union Island, Canouan, Mustique, and in St Vincent at Chateaubelair, Wallilabou, and Kingstown.
Good to know
SEA
If you wish to make the most of the region by visiting the neighbouring Grenadines, but are neither an experienced sailor, nor a great fan of tour guides, fear not: St Vincent and the Grenadines have an inter-island ferry system that will take you around most islands, with fares ranging from EC$40 to EC$80 (US$15 to US$30)
CAR
Both taxi and car rental services are available on St Vincent. If you are opting for the freedom of driving your own car, you will be required to purchase a temporary driving license, which can be obtained through the car rental company. Such license can be obtained by presenting your domestic driving license and paying the temporary license fee of EC$65 (US$25).
History of St Vincent & The Grenadines
Amerindian adventurers travelling northwards along the Lesser Antillean island chain from the continent of South America were the original settlers on St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and they named the island 'Hairoun', which translates to 'Land of the Blessed'. The archaeological evidence found on the islands suggests they settled in St. Vincent from around 150AD onwards, and that it was several groups of Amerindians who arrived here, each displacing one another and creating a unique identity distinct from their mainland relatives.