Things to Do in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in December
December weather, activities, events & insider tips
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December Weather in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
77°F (25°C)
High Temp
68°F (20°C)
Low Temp
2.0 inches (51 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is December Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + December is your best bet for the closest thing to a dry season here. Trade winds still shove clouds around. Yet the worst rains have mostly gone. Pack light layers.
- + The sea holds at 27°C (81°F), still gentle on the skin. Atlantic swells that stir the water in other months ease off, giving you clearer snorkeling and smoother hops to the outer Grenadines.
- + Kingstown's Christmas 'Spirit' revs up mid-month. No commercial crush, just sorrel bubbling on stoves and black cake cooling on counters. Steel pans rehearse after dark.
- + Cruise traffic dips below the January-March increase. Waterfalls and popular beaches feel half private, at least until the holiday rush lands.
Considerations
- − Variable is real. One moment you're basking. The next, a hard shower slicks Dark View's black sand and sends strangers scurrying. Twenty minutes later it's gone.
- − High season pricing kicks in. You're not yet at January's peak, but rooms begin their climb, on the exclusive Grenadine islands.
- − Some mom-and-pop eateries and tiny tour desks on Bequia or Union shut for Christmas itself. Build slack into your schedule.
Best Activities in December
Top things to do during your visit
December in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines feels like one long, steady heartbeat. Twenty-five degrees every afternoon, quick showers that barely interrupt the day, and no carnival crowds to elbow through. The islands' volcanic spines, gardens, and waterfalls show up sharp under skies that flip from cobalt to cloud and back again. You will smell damp earth after rain and hear waves grind against rock while locals move through routines unchanged by your presence. This is travel without the performance. The weather here is almost cloned month to month, so December gives you the same insurance policy as July. A sudden shower might tap your shoulder. But it won't drown the hike up Soufriere volcano or the boat ride to a hidden villa. Consistency frees you. Book the taxi, the trail guide, the mooring. The island's interior stays a violent green against the Caribbean blue, and that is the whole show.
Airport TransferArgyle International to or from hotels villa area
transportStep out of Argyle International Airport and the air wraps around you, salt and blossom in one warm breath. A pre-booked transfer spares the taxi haggle and flings you straight onto coastal roads where banana hands sway and houses cling to hills like bright limpets. Thirty minutes to an hour later you are at the door of your hotel or villa, depending on which coast you chose.
A pre-booked transfer spares the taxi haggle and flings you straight onto coastal roads.
Insider tip: Confirm the pickup point by phone. Arrivals can turn into a scrum when three flights land back-to-back. Late-morning or early-afternoon arrivals slide through lighter traffic.
This month: December's weather does not touch this ride.
Botanical Gardens and City Tour
guided_experienceKingstown's Botanical Gardens stay cool under giant trees and echo with the squawk of the island's own Amazona guildingii parrots. The paths lead past some of the oldest tropical plant collections in the Western Hemisphere, then spill into cobbled streets, weather-soft Anglican stone, and the frantic produce market.
See some of the oldest tropical plant collections in the Western Hemisphere.
Insider tip: Early morning keeps the cruise crowds out and the gardens hush-long. Weekday mornings are best.
This month: December changes nothing here.
Soufriere Volcano Hike
adventureLa Soufriere volcano is a brute. The trail climbs through dripping rainforest, then breaks onto naked rock where sulfur stings the nose and wind scours the crater rim. You stand above the entire Grenadine chain and feel the island breathe through its vents.
Stand above the entire Grenadine chain and feel the island breathe through its vents.
Insider tip: Start at dawn to beat the heat and the clouds. The summit view often seals up by late morning.
This month: December showers can slick the path. But rarely close it.
Dark View Falls & Botanical Gardens with Trubb Taxi Tours
transportOne ticket, two faces of the island: clipped Botanical Gardens and raw Dark View Falls. You will feel cold spray on your face while twin cascades crash into a fern-lined pool, then stare down at black-sand beaches from a windward lookout. A local driver adds stories and photo stops.
See two faces of the island: clipped Botanical Gardens and raw Dark View Falls.
Insider tip: Booking the combo usually costs less than two separate trips.
This month: December does not alter the experience.
Dark View Falls - St. Vincent
otherDark View Falls on its own gives you time to climb the bamboo ladder to the upper cascade and sit until your shirt is soaked in mist. A shaky bridge crosses a river of smooth volcanic rock. The roar drowns every thought.
Climb the bamboo ladder to the upper cascade and sit until your shirt is soaked in mist.
Insider tip: Arrive when the gate opens and you might share the pool only with dragonflies. Weekday mornings stay quiet.
This month: December rain keeps the flow heavy and the photos dramatic.
Owia Salt Pond Tour and Black Point Tunnel with Topdawg Taxi and Tours
transportDrive to the northeastern tip and the Atlantic slams into volcanic bathtubs. Owia's salt ponds fill and drain with every increase. Inside Black Point Tunnel you will hear wave echoes bounce off hand-cut stone.
See the Atlantic slam into volcanic bathtubs and explore the hand-cut Black Point Tunnel.
Insider tip: Wear tough water shoes, the rock is hungry for bare skin.
This month: December weather leaves the coast wild and open.
Where to Stay in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in December
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for December travellers.
December Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Mid to Late December
Nine Mornings Festival
Nine pre-dawn mornings before Christmas, villages erupt with pan, soca, and bicycle races. It's local life, not a packaged show. Rise early.
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Insider Knowledge
The 'best' beach depends on the wind. On St. Vincent, when the wind is from the east, the black sand leeward coast (like near Dark View) is calm. When it swings north, head to the golden sands of Buccament Bay. Check conditions daily.
If you're island-hopping, the Bequia ferry is your lifeline. Buy a return ticket on the spot. Don't assume you can just get one later. Friday afternoons and holiday rushes sell out fast.
The Friday night 'jump-up' in Port Elizabeth, Bequia, is where the island's legendary sailors and expats mix. It starts late. The grilled lobster is fantastic. The music spills onto the waterfront. Go.
For a local meal, look for the word 'cookshop' in Kingstown. These are tiny, no-frills spots. They serve heaping plates of stewed chicken, rice and peas, and fried plantain. The price is budget-friendly. The flavor is real.
Avoid These Mistakes
Trying to see too many islands in a short trip. The travel between them is part of the experience. A ferry or flight delay is not an emergency. It's island time. Slow down.
Underestimating the sun and sea. A UV index of 8 plus reflection off the water will burn you faster than you think. Even on a cloudy day. Reapply sunscreen constantly. No exceptions.
Expecting late-night party scenes on most islands. Outside of a few bars in Kingstown and the Bequia jump-up, nightlife is low-key. It finishes early. This is a place for sunset cocktails. Not nightclubs.
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