Climate, seasons on Saint Barthelemy : Practical information

Practical information on Saint Barthelemy : Climate - seasons

Climate

The climate is a tropical one with only feeble variations in temperature. The island’s small surface (24 km2) allows it to take advantage of the smooth and pleasant blow of trade winds. Average water and air temperatures move around 27 °C, and the year is divided into two seasons: a dry one, referred to as Lent (Careme), and a more humid one in winter. This latter season sets in between May and November, and the ever-present sun is overcast by short passages of rainclouds with brief showers of 10 to 15 minutes. Sun is present all year round, and Saint Barth boasts an exceptional record of having no more than 5 days per year without sun.

Seasons

There are two main tourist seasons on Saint Barthelemy: the high season from December to the end of April with high prices and a greater number of tourists. The most expensive period is by far Christmas and the New Year’s.

From May to the end of November, Europeans tend to go elsewhere, as the weather is fine back home and travel possibilities are numerous. Summer months (July and August) are the favoured months of American tourists. June and September are the least popular, and a significant number of establishments take advantage of this period for closing down for the season (especially in September).