Best time to visit Saint Barthelemy

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The best time to visit Saint Barthelemy is November-June

Saint Barthelemy is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, November-June is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In the summer months, temperatures in Gustavia can climb to a maximum of around 29℃ (84℉) during the day. The weather at night in the winter, which is around March-time, can get down to a minimum of 23℃ (73℉) in Gustavia. Other destinations in Saint Barthelemy can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Saint Barthelemy are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Saint Barthelemy usually falls during the months surrounding October each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Saint Barthelemy below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

August

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Saint Barthelemy seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Saint Barthelemy is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Saint Barthelemy

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
GustaviaNovember-June
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28℃
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29℃
28℃
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27℃
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26℃
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Top FAQs

Saint Barthelemy is in North America.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Saint Barthelemy:

The warmest month of the year in Gustavia, one of the most popular places to visit in Saint Barthelemy, is August.
The driest month of the year in Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy, is usually around February each year.

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