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Things to Do in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in November

November weather, activities, events & insider tips

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November 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 (50 mm) Rainfall
70% Humidity

Is November Right for You?

Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking

Advantages
  • + November is the last call of hurricane season. The sea stays warm, the surface glassy. Divers score 30 m (98 ft) visibility that January crowds never see. Calm mornings make the plunge easy.
  • + Room rates dive 25-30% after peak. Tobago Cays and Saltwhistle Bay feel half-empty. December crowds are still weeks away. You get the sand for less.
  • + Nutmeg harvest is in full swing on Grenada's sisters. Wooden racks on Bequia and Carriacou exhale sweet spice. The air smells like Christmas in the making. Follow your nose to the farms.
  • + Trade winds slacken in November. The sail from Saint Vincent to Tobago Cays becomes a gentle two-hour reach. January turns that same route into a white-knuckle ride. Pick the calm month.
Considerations
  • Rain crashes down around 3 PM on three out of ten days. Short, heavy bursts cancel afternoon boat trips. Operators watch squalls build over the Grenadines. Plan morning excursions.
  • Some tiny restaurants on Mayreau and Petit Martinique shutter for 'maintenance'. Owners steal their own holiday before the Christmas increase. Call ahead. Pack snacks.
  • Mid-month the Tobago Cays Marine Park pulls its snorkeling platforms. Storm season storage begins. You'll enter from boat ladders, not fixed piers. The reef is still there.

Year-Round Climate

How November compares to the rest of the year

Monthly Climate Data for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Average temperature and rainfall by month Climate Overview 15°C 18°C 22°C 26°C 30°C Rainfall (mm) 0 25 50 Jan Jan: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Feb Feb: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Mar Mar: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Apr Apr: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain May May: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Jun Jun: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Jul Jul: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Aug Aug: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Sep Sep: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Oct Oct: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Nov Nov: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Dec Dec: 25.0°C high, 20.0°C low, 51mm rain Temperature Rainfall
MonthHighLowRainfall
Jan25°C20°C2.0 inches
Feb25°C20°C2.0 inches
Mar25°C20°C2.0 inches
Apr25°C20°C2.0 inches
May25°C20°C2.0 inches
Jun25°C20°C2.0 inches
Jul25°C20°C2.0 inches
Aug25°C20°C2.0 inches
Sep25°C20°C2.0 inches
Oct25°C20°C2.0 inches
Nov25°C20°C2.0 inches
Dec25°C20°C2.0 inches

Best Activities in November

Top things to do during your visit

Tobago Cays Swimming with Turtles Tours

November water holds at 27°C (81°F). Two-hour snorkel sessions need no wetsuit. Green sea turtles bustle before mating season. Fewer tour boats equal 20-minute turtle encounters, not five-minute photo scrambles. Morning beats the squalls.

Booking Tip: Book 7-10 days ahead through licensed operators on Union Island or Bequia. Demand reef-safe sunscreen and a 12-person maximum. Check the booking section below for current choices.
Bequia Whaling Heritage Boat Trips

Bequia's whaleboat crews haul out their 8 m (26 ft) wooden hulls. Cotton and tar seal the seams at Friendship Bay. You can sail these beamy relics to nearby islets. Wind stays steady, never brutal. The tradition dates to 1875.

Booking Tip: The Bequia Maritime Museum links travelers with certified heritage captains. Half-day sails depart mornings. Catching the breeze early dodges afternoon squalls.
Kingstown Spice Market Food Walks

Kingstown's Saturday market roars in November. Inter-island schooners deliver nutmeg, cinnamon, bay leaves. Follow the nutmeg scent to rum punches and turmeric jackfish in newspaper cones. Rain cools the covered aisles and drops prices.

Booking Tip: Food walks kick off at 7 AM. Guides versed in market history score samples from vendors who've held the same stalls since the 1960s. Beat the heat.
La Soufrière Volcano Sunrise Hikes

La Soufrière's 1,178 m (3,864 ft) climb is sweaty at 70% humidity. Clouds usually lift by 6 AM. Sunrise ignites the Grenadines like green marbles. Mud rules the trail. Bring boots, not sneakers.

Booking Tip: Licensed guides in Fancy or Richmond leave at 4:30 AM. The four-hour round trip demands moderate fitness. If the first thirty minutes feel rough, turn back.
Union Island Kiteboarding Lessons

November serves steady 15-18 knot trade winds. Chatham Bay becomes a beginner's playground. Waist-deep water stretches 200 m (656 ft). Body-drag upwind without wave punishment. Boardshorts weather prevails.

Booking Tip: Union's kite schools run IKO courses with radio helmets. Instructors are fewer in November, so reserve 5-7 days ahead. Morning sessions stay silky before thermals stir.

November Events & Festivals

What's happening during your visit

Mid November
Bequia Music Festival

Three days of calypso, reggae, string bands. Grilled lobster scents drift over Princess Margaret Beach. Local boats morph into floating bars. The third-weekend party follows the full moon.

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Essential Tips

Insider knowledge and common pitfalls to avoid

Insider Knowledge
Lobster season fires up in November. Fishermen set traps ahead of December demand. Mac's Pizzeria on Bequia serves fresher tails for less cash. Ride the 7 AM ferry from Saint Vincent on Saturday. Locals load produce for market. Buy breadfruit and soursop straight from their baskets. Variable November winds can stretch the Union to Mayreau taxi to 45 minutes. Captains skirt squalls instead of plowing through. Build buffer time. The covered market in Kingstown has a second-level walkway most tourists miss. Climb the stairs by the nutmeg stall. You'll score bird's-eye photos of the spice-packing process. Locals laugh at the clueless crowd below. Bring a wide lens. The light is golden after 10 AM.
Avoid These Mistakes
Assuming November is 'dry season' and booking back-to-back boat trips is rookie error. Always build a weather day into Grenadines island-hopping plans. Clouds build fast. Ferries cancel. Your tight itinerary collapses. One spare day saves the vacation. Wearing white clothing on volcano hikes courts disaster. The reddish-brown volcanic mud stains permanently. November's humidity prevents quick drying. You will look like a walking crime scene. Pack dark synthetics. Rinse at the trailhead taps. Trying to visit all five main Grenadine islands in three days is pure fantasy. November's shorter daylight hours (sunset at 5:45 PM) shrink your window. You need two full days minimum for Bequia and Tobago Cays alone. Slow down. Savor the drift. Booking the last ferry back to Saint Vincent on Sunday evening tempts fate. If afternoon squalls hit, services get cancelled. You'll sleep on the dock. Book the earlier boat. Bring a hammock. The port bench is hard.

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