A small, English-speaking Caribbean island with a coastal capital, best from December to March
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Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Top score of 8.3, with just 12.4 rain days, 42mm of rain and 11 hours of sun daily.
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Grenada suits a slow, independent trip on one compact island. It covers just 344 km² and has 109,021 people, so you can base yourself in the coastal capital, St. George's, and take day trips from there. English is the official language and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. The best months are December, January, February and March. One thing to plan for: traffic drives on the left, which takes some getting used to if you usually drive on the right.
Grenada covers just 344 km² and has about 109,021 people. It is a compact Caribbean country, so short distances can make it easier to plan a trip without long travel days between places.
The capital, St. George's, sits on the coast and is home to about 33,734 people. It is the main city on the island and a natural base for a first visit.
Our data ranks December, January, February and March as the best months for Grenada and for St. George's. These months fall in the northern winter, which suits travellers from colder places.
English is the official language, so reading signs, asking for directions and booking things yourself is simple for many independent travellers. If you rent a car, note that traffic drives on the left.
Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar and runs on UTC-04:00. The calling code is +1, and the emergency number is 911. Sockets are type G at 230 V, so bring the right adapter.
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Averages for St. George's.
Based on data for St. George's, the best weather runs from January to March and in December, with highs around 27-28°C, sea temperatures near 27-28°C, and fewer rain days (12-20 a month). The toughest months are July through November, when rain days climb to 20-24 and monthly rainfall peaks at 136mm in November, making it the wettest stretch of the year.
St. George's · averages 2015–2024
City guides with their own best months and weather.
Typical journey times and fares between the main places.
| Route | By | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George's → Hillsborough (Carriacou) Osprey Lines, Dolly C and Tyrrel Bay Express run this route, and there are no ferries on Sundays. Osprey makes the round trip twice a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so it is the only ferry that allows a day trip. On Saturday, Tyrrel Bay Express is the only ferry, and it leaves Grenada in the afternoon. The duration is an estimate. Check the current fare and times on the Osprey Lines page before you travel. | ferry | 2 h | – ↗ |
| Hillsborough (Carriacou) → Petite Martinique Osprey Lines goes on from Carriacou to Petite Martinique. The duration is an estimate. Check the Osprey Lines page for the current timetable and fare. | ferry | 30 min | – ↗ |
Staying connected
If your phone plan doesn't include Grenada, an eSIM set up before you leave gives you data on arrival.
One good base in each main city and who it suits.
Good for first-timers, beach lovers
Grand Anse is a long, sandy beach just south of town, with many places to stay, eat and shop close together. Minibuses run often along the main road into St. George's, so you can manage without a car. The drawback: it gets crowded on cruise-ship days, and parts feel more like a resort strip than a local area.
This is Grenada's national dish. It's a one-pot stew of breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo, all simmered in coconut milk until the liquid cooks down.
A thick green soup made from callaloo leaves (a spinach-like vegetable), often blended with coconut milk, crab or pork. It's a common starter on home and restaurant menus.
Grenada is known as the 'Spice Isle' for its nutmeg production, and this spice flavours local ice cream. It's a simple way to taste the island's best-known export.
A mixed drink made with local rum, fruit juice and spices. It's served at beach bars and restaurants across the island, especially in the evening.
A light, peppery soup made with fresh fish, root vegetables and herbs. It's a filling meal often eaten for lunch near fishing villages.
Conch meat, known locally as lambi, is prepared curried, stewed or as a souse (pickled in lime and spices). It's a staple seafood dish found in coastal restaurants.
December to March is the best time to visit Grenada. These 4 months get our top scores, with February highest at 8.3. They are also among the driest months. In St. George's, February averages 42 mm of rain, March 44 mm and January 53 mm. Highs stay near 27–28°C. April is also dry, at 37 mm, and scores 7.3.
Yes, August is a good month for Grenada, with a score of 7. It is warm and wet. Highs reach about 29°C and nights stay around 26°C. It rains on about 23 days, with 116 mm in total. There are still about 11 hours of sun a day, and the sea is warm at 29.7°C.
November is the wettest month in Grenada, with 136 mm of rain on about 23 days. July is close behind, with 132 mm, and it has the most rain days at about 24. From June to November, rain falls on 19 to 24 days a month. Even in drier February, there is some rain on about 12 days.
The sea around Grenada is warm all year, from 27.1°C in February to 30.2°C in September and October. It stays above 28°C from May to December. The coolest water comes in the dry months from January to April, when it is still about 27°C.
Yes, Grenada is warm in every month. Average highs in St. George's range from 27.3°C in January to 29.6°C in September. Nights stay warm too, with lows between 24.4°C and 26.4°C. The data covers 2015–2024. Most months get about 11 hours of sun a day.
Grenada uses type G plugs at 230 V, and the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. Cars drive on the left. English is the official language. The time zone is UTC-04:00, the calling code is +1, and the emergency number is 911.
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