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Saint Lucia

What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Saint Lucia, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.

Travel advice levels

Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.

United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Advice for St Lucia

Does not advise against travel

No numbered levels

Updated 10 December 2025

Latest change, in the source's words: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘ Entry requirements’ page).

Full advice on GOV.UK

United StatesU.S. Department of State

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4

Updated 10 July 2026

Full advice on travel.state.gov

CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada

Exercise normal security precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 24 September 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Full advice on travel.gc.ca

Emergency numbers

From the section “Emergency services in St Lucia” of the UK government's travel advice for St Lucia, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police) 

Local laws and customs

The UK government's travel advice for St Lucia has no section on this topic. Read the full advice on GOV.UK.

Travelling with medicines

From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for St Lucia, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries. 

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro. 

Carry a copy of your prescription for any medications you bring with you, especially any that may be classed as controlled drugs. 

Extreme weather and natural disasters

From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for St Lucia, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Hurricanes

The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Monitor local news and check the World Meteorological Organisation and the US National Hurricane Center. 

The hurricane season often brings heavy rains, which may cause flash floods and landslides. After a storm or hurricane, power, communications, transport and water supplies can be disrupted. Even in holiday resorts, utility services cannot be guaranteed. Flights to and from the UK may be delayed or cancelled. 

Earthquakes

Earthquakes are a risk in the Caribbean and tremors are occasionally felt in St Lucia. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake. 

Volcanoes

Check the alert level of the underwater volcano ‘Kick ‘em Jenny’, located 5 miles off the coast of Grenada. Observe any maritime exclusion zones and follow the advice of the local authorities if there is increased activity or an eruption. 

Check the alert level for La Soufriere volcano, located on the nearby island of St Vincent. Its eruption in 2021 sent ash over St Lucia, which caused some disruption.

What to pack

Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.

Chargers and plugs

Plug typesABG
Voltage240/400 V
Frequency50 Hz

Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.

Clothes for the weather

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Rainfall Average temperature

January

Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
114 mm (4.5 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

February

Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

March

Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
73 mm (2.9 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

April

Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
117 mm (4.6 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

May

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (76 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
145 mm (5.7 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

June

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
187 mm (7.4 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

July

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
208 mm (8.2 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

August

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
207 mm (8.1 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

September

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
239 mm (9.4 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

October

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
24 °C (76 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
265 mm (10.4 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

November

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
292 mm (11.5 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

December

Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
23 °C (74 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
152 mm (6.0 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).

What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.

Packing checklist

A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.

Documents
Health
Tech
Clothes and belongings

Entry requirements and visas

Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Saint Lucia.

About this page

This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.