Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Kingstown
Kingstown has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 82°F (28°C) in January to around 86°F (30°C) in September, and the city records roughly 218 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: 70°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 76°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 70°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.2 inches (131 mm) of rain over 23 days, while April is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 76° | 16 | 2.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 76% |
| February | 82° | 75° | 12 | 1.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 74% |
| March | 83° | 76° | 15 | 1.8 in | 11.6 h/day | 74% |
| April | 84° | 77° | 13 | 1.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 75% |
| May | 85° | 78° | 15 | 2.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 76% |
| June | 85° | 78° | 20 | 3.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 79% |
| July | 84° | 78° | 24 | 4.6 in | 11.3 h/day | 81% |
| August | 85° | 79° | 23 | 4.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 81% |
| September | 86° | 79° | 20 | 4.5 in | 11.2 h/day | 80% |
| October | 85° | 79° | 21 | 4.4 in | 10.8 h/day | 80% |
| November | 84° | 78° | 23 | 5.2 in | 10.4 h/day | 81% |
| December | 83° | 77° | 17 | 2.3 in | 10.7 h/day | 77% |
Kingstown month by month
Kingstown weather in January
January brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 16 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Kingstown.
Kingstown weather in February
February brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 12 wet days.
Kingstown weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 15 wet days.
Kingstown weather in April
April brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 13 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Kingstown.
Kingstown weather in May
May brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 15 wet days.
Kingstown weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 20 wet days.
Kingstown weather in July
July brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 24 wet days.
Kingstown weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 23 wet days.
Kingstown weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 20 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Kingstown.
Kingstown weather in October
October brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 21 wet days.
Kingstown weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Kingstown.
Kingstown weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 17 wet days.
Seasons in Kingstown
March through May
March through May in Kingstown runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Kingstown brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 67 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Kingstown brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 64 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kingstown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Kingstown
The best time to visit Kingstown is generally January to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 82°F (28°C).
Pack for Kingstown with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - September nights average 79°F (26°C).
Kingstown temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.