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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Vincent and the Grenadines

Does not advise against travel

No numbered levels

Updated 23 April 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: New information about risks of crime, including in public areas (see ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

Full advice on GOV.UK

United StatesU.S. Department of State

Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 7 July 2026

Full advice on travel.state.gov

CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada

Advice for Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

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 Vincent and the Grenadines” of the UK government's travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Telephone: 911 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police)

Ambulance: 911

Police: 999 or landline 457 1211

Local laws and customs

From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack your own luggage and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.

Laws on clothing

It’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. 

LGBT+ travellers

Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. LGBT+ travellers should be aware that they may receive unwanted and negative attention when showing affection in public. Some same-sex sexual activity is illegal.

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Travelling with medicines

From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines, 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.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

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

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.

Hurricanes

There was a lot of damage to tourist infrastructure on Mayreau and Union caused by Hurricane Beryl which struck the islands in July 2024. Smaller islands are also still affected such as the atolls of Palm Island and Petit St Vincent in Tobago Cays. This has affected hotel availability and other facilities including services at the airport. If you plan to visit Mayreau, Union or the smaller islands, confirm arrangements with your travel agent or accommodation provider.

The hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June to November. Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes are a risk. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.

Volcanic eruptions

The last explosive eruption of La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent was in 2021.

You should also monitor the alert level of the underwater volcano Kick ‘em Jenny, located 5 miles off the coast of nearby Grenada. Keep out of maritime exclusion zones and follow the advice of local authorities if there is increased volcanic activity or an eruption.

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
Voltage230/400 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
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
22 °C (71 °F)
Highs
28 °C (83 °F)
Rain
135 mm (5.3 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

February

Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
22 °C (71 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
91 mm (3.6 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.

March

Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
22 °C (72 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
110 mm (4.3 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

April

Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
135 mm (5.3 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

May

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
160 mm (6.3 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

June

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
233 mm (9.2 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

July

Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
271 mm (10.7 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

August

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
278 mm (11.0 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

September

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
284 mm (11.2 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

October

Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
24 °C (74 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
309 mm (12.2 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

November

Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
23 °C (74 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
303 mm (11.9 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 (78 °F)
Lows
22 °C (72 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
187 mm (7.4 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 Vincent and the Grenadines.

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.