Things to Do in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in March
March weather, activities, events & insider tips
March Weather in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Is March Right for You?
Advantages
- Trade winds are steady and cooling, making 29°C (84°F) feel pleasant on the beaches of Bequia and Mustique
- Hotel rates drop 25-35% after Easter chaos, so you can snag waterfront rooms in the Grenadines without emptying your wallet
- Humpback whales are still migrating past the leeward coast - the sound carries across the water at Wallilabou Bay
- Strawberry season peaks in the Mesopotamia Valley, so roadside stands sell the sweetest fruit you'll taste all year
Considerations
- Afternoon showers roll in from the Atlantic around 3 PM for 20-30 minutes - your beach plans will get interrupted
- Mosquitoes are active in the valleys after rain, and they don't care about your fancy repellent
- Some small family-run restaurants close for maintenance between February and April - call ahead
Best Activities in March
Sailing Charters to the Tobago Cays
March's consistent 15-20 knot trade winds make the 9 km (5.6 mile) crossing from Union Island to the Tobago Cays almost too easy. The water clarity peaks after winter swells subside, so you'll spot green turtles from 10 m (33 ft) away. This is when the Cays are empty - weekend yacht crowds from Europe haven't arrived yet.
Vermont Nature Trail Hiking
March mornings on the 3.2 km (2 mile) Vermont Trail are perfect - 24°C (75°F) with parrots calling from the canopy. The trail rises 300 m (984 ft) through cloud forest that's still glistening from overnight rain, but the paths aren't yet muddy from the wet season. This is when you're most likely to spot the St. Vincent parrot at eye level.
Dark View Falls Canyoning
Water levels are high enough from winter rains to make the twin waterfalls dramatic, but not dangerous. The 30-minute hike through nutmeg and breadfruit trees ends at falls where the water hits 21°C (70°F) - refreshing but not shocking. March's morning light filters through the canopy at the perfect angle for photos.
Bequia Whale Watching Expeditions
Humpback mothers still nurse their calves in Admiralty Bay through mid-March. The whales come within 200 m (656 ft) of the boat, and you can hear their breathing before you see them. This late in the season, it's mostly locals on the water - no cruise ship crowds.
Kingstown Market Food Tours
March brings the last of the dry season produce to Kingstown's Saturday market - breadfruit, dasheen, and the sweetest pineapples you'll ever taste. The market buzz starts at 6 AM when fishermen unload at the adjacent jetty. This is when locals shop, before tourist season resumes.
March Events & Festivals
National Heroes Day
March 14th means the entire country shuts down for speeches and parades in Kingstown's Victoria Park. Locals grill fish and chicken on the parade route while steel bands practice from dawn. The real action is the afternoon street party that spills into Upper Bay Street.
Bequia Easter Regatta
Technically Easter weekend, but preparations and smaller races start the week before. The harbor fills with 50+ wooden sailboats while rum shops host domino tournaments that last until sunrise. Even if you're not sailing, the beach BBQ competitions are worth the trip.