What to see, where to stay and the best time to visit St. George's, Grenada.
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St. George's is the capital of Grenada. It is a small coastal city of about 33,734 people. The town centre holds most of the sights: the Carenage waterfront, Fort George, the Grenada National Museum and Market Square. It suits walkers and people interested in history and local life. Grand Anse and Morne Rouge beaches lie outside the centre. The best months to visit are December, January, February and March.
Plan a full day for the town centre. Fort George, the museum and Market Square each take about 1 hour, and the Carenage takes 1–2 hours. Then add half a day for each beach or for the Underwater Sculpture Park.
Town centre
A French-built stone fort on the headland above the harbour mouth. Most people come for the view over the Carenage, the red-roofed town and the sea. Part of the site is still used by the police, so some areas may be off limits.
Town centre
The horseshoe-shaped inner harbour, lined with old stone and brick warehouses, cafés and fishing boats. It is the easiest place to get a feel for the town, and a good spot to watch harbour life from a waterfront bench or bar.
Grand Anse
Grenada's best-known beach, a long curve of pale sand with calm water, a short drive or bus ride south of the town centre. Hotels, bars and water-sport operators line parts of it, but there is plenty of room to spread out. It can get busier when cruise ships are in port.
Richmond Hill
A hilltop fort on Richmond Hill, just east of the town. It has some of the widest views on the island, over St. George's, the harbour and the south coast. The road up is steep, so most visitors come by taxi or on a tour.
Town centre
A small museum in an old colonial building near the Carenage. It covers Amerindian finds, the plantation era, and the island's modern political history. Displays are simple, but it gives useful context before you explore the rest of the town.
Town centre
The town's main open-air market, where local people buy fruit, vegetables and spices. It is a good place to see and buy nutmeg, cinnamon and cocoa, which the island is known for. Expect some sales pressure from vendors aimed at visitors.
Molinière Bay
A collection of sculptures placed on the seabed in a protected bay north of town, now covered in coral and sea life. You see it by snorkelling, diving or from a glass-bottom boat, usually on a boat trip from St. George's or Grand Anse. Visibility depends on the weather, so it is less worthwhile on rough or cloudy days.
Town centre
A narrow old tunnel through the hill that links the Carenage side of town with the Esplanade and the cruise terminal. It is a short, unusual walk that most visitors pass through anyway. Watch for traffic, as cars and buses use it too.
Morne Rouge
A smaller, quieter bay just south of Grand Anse, also called BBC Beach. The water is usually calm and good for swimming. Choose it if Grand Anse feels too crowded.
St. Paul's
A private garden on the edge of town with paths through tropical plants, flowers and spice trees. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the plants and spices grown on the island, and it is easy to combine with a tour of the area around town.
Average weather and our month score, from 10 years of climate data.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 27°C / 24°C | 15 days (53 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: February | 28°C / 24°C | 12 days (42 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 27°C | 8.3/10 |
| Best month: March | 28°C / 25°C | 15 days (44 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 27°C | 8.0/10 |
| April | 29°C / 25°C | 13 days (37 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 28°C | 7.3/10 |
| May | 29°C / 26°C | 15 days (54 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 28°C | 7.0/10 |
| June | 29°C / 26°C | 21 days (105 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 24 days (132 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| August | 29°C / 26°C | 23 days (116 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 30°C | 7.0/10 |
| September | 30°C / 26°C | 19 days (95 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 30°C | 7.0/10 |
| October | 29°C / 26°C | 22 days (119 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 30°C | 7.0/10 |
| November | 29°C / 26°C | 23 days (136 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 29°C | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: December | 28°C / 25°C | 20 days (81 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 28°C | 8.0/10 |
A best month, scoring 8. High of 27°C, 15 rain days but only 53 mm of rain. Sea is 27.6°C.
The top month of the year, scoring 8.3. High of 27.5°C, 12 rain days and just 42 mm of rain.
A best month, scoring 8. High of 27.9°C and 15 rain days, but rain totals stay low at 44 mm.
Good, scoring 7.3. High of 28.7°C and 13 rain days. At 37 mm, it has the lowest rainfall of the year.
Good, scoring 7. High of 29.1°C, 15 rain days and 54 mm. The last month before rain rises sharply.
Good, scoring 7, but wetter: 21 rain days and 105 mm of rain. High of 28.8°C. Expect showers most days.
Good, scoring 7, but it has the most rain days of the year at 24, with 132 mm. High of 28.6°C.
Good, scoring 7. High of 28.9°C with 23 rain days and 116 mm of rain. Sea is warm at 29.7°C.
Good, scoring 7. The hottest month, with a 29.6°C high. 19 rain days and 95 mm. Sea peaks at 30.2°C.
Good, scoring 7. High of 29.2°C, 22 rain days and 119 mm of rain. Sea stays at 30.2°C.
Scores 7, but it is the wettest month, with 136 mm over 23 rain days. High of 28.5°C. Pick another month if you want dry days.
A best month again, scoring 8. High of 27.9°C, 20 rain days and 81 mm, much less rain than November.
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The best areas to base yourself and who each one 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.
Good for couples, calm swimming
Morne Rouge is a small, sheltered bay next to Grand Anse, with calm water that suits relaxed swimming. You can walk over the headland to Grand Anse for more food and shops. The drawback: there are few services in the bay itself, and the connecting road is hilly and has little pavement.
Good for history, local life, walkers
The capital's horseshoe harbour, the Carenage, is lined with old stone warehouses and red-roofed houses, with Fort George and the market a short walk away. Stay here to see everyday Grenadian life rather than beach resorts. The drawbacks: the streets are very steep, there is no real beach in town, and evenings can be quiet once shops close.
Good for sailors, students, quiet stays
True Blue is a residential peninsula near the airport and St. George's University, with a marina and a relaxed, local feel. It is handy for early flights and for boat trips. The drawback: it is not walkable to town or to the main beaches, so expect to use taxis or buses.
Good for families, villas, privacy
Lance aux Épines is a leafy southern peninsula of villas, gardens and marinas, and one of the quietest places to stay near the capital. It suits longer stays and groups who want space. The drawback: it is far from town and restaurants, and public transport is limited, so a hire car helps.
Grenada's national dish. Breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo leaves are cooked slowly in coconut milk until the liquid soaks in. Locals often make it in one big pot for family gatherings and beach days.
Grenada is known as the Spice Isle, and nutmeg is its best-known crop. Look for nutmeg ice cream, nutmeg jam, and grated nutmeg on top of rum punch.
Lambi is the local name for conch. It is usually curried or stewed and served with rice. You will find it at local restaurants and home-style lunch spots.
A soft flatbread wrapped around curried chicken, goat or vegetables. It is a popular, filling lunch that people buy from small shops and eat on the go.
A thick green soup made from callaloo, a leafy plant similar to spinach, often cooked with coconut milk. It is a common starter or light meal at home and in local restaurants.
A hot drink made from local cocoa, often mixed with spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, and milk. Many Grenadians drink it at breakfast.
The best time to visit St. George's is December to March. These months have the highest scores, from 8 to 8.3, with February the top month. January to March are the driest months, with 42 to 53 mm of rain. December is wetter at 81 mm but still scores 8. Highs stay between 27.3°C and 27.9°C, so it is warm but not too hot.
Yes, August is a good month, but it is not one of the best. It scores 7. It is warm, with highs of 28.9°C and a sea temperature of 29.7°C. The downside is rain. August has 23.3 rain days and 116 mm of rain, more than double the amount in the drier months of January to March.
November is the rainiest month in St. George's, with 136 mm of rain. July has the most rain days at 23.9. From June to November, rain totals range from 95 to 136 mm a month. If you want dry weather, avoid these months and choose January to April, when rain is between 37 and 53 mm.
Yes, the sea is warm all year. Sea temperatures range from 27.1°C in February to 30.2°C in September and October. This makes Grand Anse Beach, Morne Rouge Beach and the Underwater Sculpture Park good options in any month. Plan for more rain from June to November, though.
You can see the town centre in 1 full day. Fort George, the Grenada National Museum and Market Square take about 1 hour each. The Carenage takes 1–2 hours, and Sendall Tunnel takes under 30 minutes. Fort Frederick and Bay Gardens are outside the centre and take 1 to 2 hours. Add half a day each for Grand Anse Beach, Morne Rouge Beach and the Underwater Sculpture Park.
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