St Lucia travel advice

Explore our complete guide to St Lucia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for St Lucia.

St Lucia travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to St Lucia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

St Lucia - quick facts
Flight time✝ 9 hours
Time difference UK -4 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Electricity G plug (230V)
Driving side Left

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St Lucia tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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St Lucia weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Castries28
28°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Castries28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Castries29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Castries29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Castries30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Castries30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Castries30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Castries30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Castries30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Castries30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Castries29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Castries29
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
17 days with some rainfall in January in Castries17
13 days with some rainfall in February in Castries13
13 days with some rainfall in March in Castries13
11 days with some rainfall in April in Castries11
15 days with some rainfall in May in Castries15
19 days with some rainfall in June in Castries19
21 days with some rainfall in July in Castries21
20 days with some rainfall in August in Castries20
25 days with some rainfall in September in Castries25
18 days with some rainfall in October in Castries18
19 days with some rainfall in November in Castries19
18 days with some rainfall in December in Castries18
Sea temperature °C
27°C sea temperature in January in Castries27
26°C sea temperature in February in Castries26
27°C sea temperature in March in Castries27
27°C sea temperature in April in Castries27
28°C sea temperature in May in Castries28
28°C sea temperature in June in Castries28
28°C sea temperature in July in Castries28
29°C sea temperature in August in Castries29
29°C sea temperature in September in Castries29
29°C sea temperature in October in Castries29
28°C sea temperature in November in Castries28
28°C sea temperature in December in Castries28

The St Lucia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Castries.

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St Lucia travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting St Lucia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around St Lucia.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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St Lucia travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to St Lucia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in St Lucia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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St Lucia FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to St Lucia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to St Lucia?

St Lucia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for St Lucia.

Check out Ministry of Health, St Lucia for more information.

What is the flight time to St Lucia from the UK?

The flight time to St Lucia from the UK is typically 9 hours.

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What is the time difference between St Lucia and the UK?

The time difference between St Lucia and the UK is UK time-4 hours.

What is the main language spoken in St Lucia?

The main language spoken in St Lucia is English.

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What is the currency in St Lucia?

The currency in St Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

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Which plugs are used in St Lucia?

St Lucia uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.

Which side of the road do they drive on in St Lucia?

They drive on the left side of the road in St Lucia.

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